SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Job in Bismarck, ND

Vacancy No. ND-12731105-AR-25-053 (T32) Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $105,988.00 to $137,791.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/9/2025 Close Date 5/19/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Bismarck, ND


Summary

THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This ND National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2938000 and is part of the ND G3, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current NDARND Federal Employees (Tenure 1 and 2).

Duties

Serves as the State, Territory, District of Columbia Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the maintenance of a comprehensive ground and explosives, safety program for the State. Provides technical expertise for the State ARNG Safety and Occupational Health Management Systems (ASOHMS) within the broad framework of statutory public law, DOD, Army, and National Guard policy, goals, and objectives.

  • Coordinates, conducts, and participates in safety and occupational health inspections and surveys in a widespread geographic dispersion of diverse operations posing serious hazards of unpredictable consequences to humans and property.
  • Identifies complex and unconventional hazards, and unsafe conditions and practices.
  • Performs or participates in mishap investigations to determine origins, causes, and contributing elements.
  • Initiates and carries out safety education activities based on organizational/industry trend analysis of hazards and mishaps.
  • Prepares and distributes safety promotional and informative materials to maintain safety awareness.
  • Prepares or assists in preparing responses to OSHA citations and inquiries, Inspector General inquiries, and employee safety grievances and complaints.
  • Reviews, prepares, and provide leadership briefings for accident investigation mishap reports.
  • Reviews purchase, service, and construction contracts.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the ND National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the ND National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposition is mandatory.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • This position requires training and experience to meet Army PCSOH, PCES credentials (or equivalent) within two (2) years of appointment.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain The Army Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health (PCSOH), The Army Professional Certificate in Explosives Safety Level 1.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

MILITARY GRADES: O5 and below

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must haveone year of specialized experience at the GS 11 level which includes: 1) Developing and implementing a safety program to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses; 2) 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; 3) 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; and 4) Managing safety program elements.


Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Identification
  • Technical Competence
  • Problem Solving

Required Documents

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

2. SF 50 (latest copy)

2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim: Transcripts, Certifications, Course completion certificates, at least three work related references, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume. Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).




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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731105

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Katrina Mickelsen
Phone
(701) 333-3298
Fax
(701) 333-3372
Email
katrina.a.mickelsen.civ@army.mil
Address
ND G3
PO Box 5511
Bismarck, ND 58506-5511
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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