ADMINSTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST Job in Newport, RI

Vacancy No. DE-12650689-25-OMH Department Naval Sea Systems Command
Salary $67,743.00 to $127,707.00 Grade 3 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/31/2024 Close Date 1/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Newport, RI


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will manage safety programs including education and promotion, accident investigation, analysis, and reporting, hazard ID and control, use of PPE, safety instructions, construction safety, fire and electrical safety, surveys and fall protection.
  • You will conduct site visits of all work areas at the Newport site and detachments.
  • You will identify unsafe conditions, machine guarding, electrical, exposure to hazardous materials, ergonomic risks, unsafe operations, fall hazards, infrastructure issues, fire safety issues and protective equipment usage to name a few.
  • You will interpret various regulations to provide written reports to applicable departments, ensuring interim controls are in place until corrected.
  • You will track deficiencies until closed and advise supervisors on safety regulations and corrective actions.
  • You will manage the Hazardous Material Program/ Lithium battery and fire prevention programs.
  • You will be the Command's subject matter expert for all aspects of the Hazardous Material Program/ lithium battery and fire prevention.
  • You will approve all purchase requests for hazardous materials.
  • You will be responsible for managing the Safety and Occupational Health aspect along with NAVSTA BUMED Office.
  • You will be responsible for the helping MRC with NUWC employee medical record processing and management.
  • You will assist with the management of the Radiation/ Laser Safety and other medical surveillance programs and responsible for management of the program data.
  • You will assist in the management of Sight/ Hearing/ Asbestos/ Lead Programs and other medical surveillance programs.
  • You will review hazardous Standard Operating Procedures of new testing, equipment, or processes to ensure compliance and that hazards operations are mitigated to eliminate or reduce the hazards.
  • You will review new building, and building renovation, design plans to ensure compliance with Safety and Occupational Health statutes and regulations.
  • You will investigate routine safety trouble calls and coordinates corrective action.
  • You will assist/manage other Safety and Occupational Health programs as manager or back-up using their extensive knowledge and training.
  • You will evaluate line management responses to unsafe conditions and procedures to resolve inadequacies and compliance with requirements complexities at the lowest effective management level and evaluate unresolved problems as necessary.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THE NT-04:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: evaluating safety programs (e.g. hazard identification, accident investigations, compliance with safety regulations) to conduct inspections or provide corrective actions for the improvement or optimization of a safety program.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE NT-03:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, NT-02 (GS-05 through GS-08 equivalency),in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: assisting with safety programs (e.g. hazard identification, accident investigations, compliance with safety regulations) to conduct inspections or provide corrective actions for the improvement or optimization of a safety program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-04: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
  • Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; OR
  • LL.M., if related to the position being filled; OR
  • A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

TO QUALIFY FOR NT-03: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
  • A master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
  • Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR
  • An LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position being filled; OR
  • A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-4 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. The NT-3 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to the GS-9 and GS-10 grade levels.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

Link to the Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/29npagst

For Questions About This Job Contact:

Petra Markey

401-832-1560

petra.m.markey.civ@us.navy.mil

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Petra Markey
Address
NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV NEWPORT RI
1176 Howell Street
Newport, RI 02841-1708
US
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Next steps

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