Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2940000and is part of the FL SMO, National Guard.
This job is open to
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Applicant within the Florida National Guard Military members
Duties
As a Safety and Occupational Health specialist, GS-0018-09, you will serve 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 quality actions for the sustainment of 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. Implements plans, methods, and processes to improve safety in the workplace and off-duty environments. Reduces preventable mishaps in the preservation of ARNG personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources. The SOH Specialist executes developmental functions of a complex SO&EH program for a broad occupational field involving a wide variety of changing, high risk operations, environmental conditions, and hazardous materials. Provides reviews and updates the State SOH Plans and Standard Operating Procedures. Provides functional area technical assistance to the following areas: SOH installation inspections and evaluations, Workplace Operations, Hazard communication programs, Industrial operations (lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection), Emergency planning and response, Safety Training and Education of SOH programs consisting of training needs assessments of subordinate organizations mission and operational needs. Community, Off-Duty Recreation, and Seasonal Safety, Public, family, child, and youth safety, Tactical Operations, Tactical safety, Force mobilization, Transportation Safety, Motor vehicle mishap prevention, Maritime activities, Safe cargo operations, Explosives Safety, Range Safety Operations, Electrical Safety, Fire and Emergency Services Safety, and Contract Safety.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Security Clearance requirements are determined by position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709" and is open to Category 1 & 3 Only. Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency WITH dual FL National Guard military membership; Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard. First consideration will be given to Category 1.
PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.
Military Grades Enlisted: Warrant Officer/Enlisted: E6 thru CW3
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - GS09 Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education, or training performing periodic onsite surveys, to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards. Prepared or revised safety instructions and guides. Advised personnel of appropriate safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes which may cause mishaps. Investigated mishaps, obtained statements from witnesses, and photographed mishap scenes. Recorded circumstances of mishaps and extent of injuries, prepared final report(s) of findings with recommendations to correct the unsafe acts or conditions which caused injuries or property damage.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
GS-9: Master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume: (must be 2 pages ONLY and must include 3 references)
1. First and Last Name
2. Contact Information (Address, Phone Number and Email)
3. Position Title(s)
4. Company/Organization Name(s)
5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
6. Duties Performed - it is best practice to be specific and focus on the duties performed that are
like (similar to/relative to/consistent with) the position you are applying for.
**Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified**
Transcripts: Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
SF-50: If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
**This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency**
DD214s: Most recent DD214 member-4 (If applicable)
Veteran's preference (VA Letter): Most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter (If applicable)
Final Retirement Orders: Appropriate final military orders (Ex: Medical and/or Regular retirement) (If applicable)
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/12981678~
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/.
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.