Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Residential Reentry Safety Specialist)
What you'd do
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Major duties
Serves as a technical advisor to Residential Reentry Management Branch (RRMB) staff on all matters of safety and environmental health as it relates to programs under the control of the RRMB. Evaluates the level of safety and environmental health for all residential reentry contract facilities as directed. Conducts preliminary site inspections to ensure potential facilities are environmentally/sanitarily safe and determines the requirements or renovations necessary in order to bring the facility into compliance with the Bureau's requirements, to include standards for handicapped persons. Serves as an advisor to the RRMB and Safety Administrator, Central Office, on the development of national policy and assists in the drafting and implementation of that policy. Interprets new safety regulations and designs procedures for implementation of specific requirements pertaining to safety and environmental health as it affects residential reentry operations.
What you need to qualify
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this grade level. OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, experience must be in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position. Some examples of the qualifying specialized experience are: Experience in applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements to eliminate or control hazardous operations or conditions. Experience in developing and preparing safety and occupational health policies, directives and regulations. Experience in inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards as it relates to work place programs. Experience in developing and presenting training workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety and/or occupational health subjects. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
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