Summary

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position.

This position is a Temporary GS-0018-11 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5545000 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Citizens

Duties

Performs a broad range of safety and occupational health duties in one or more areas of safety and occupational health.
Conducts safety and occupational health surveys of facilities and equipment related to the full range of work operations.
Evaluates a variety of complex, unconventional safety and occupational health problems or circumstances such as playground equipment and base traffic patterns.
Advises supervisors, and/or safety representatives on appropriate measures to eliminate or control hazardous operating procedures or conditions.
Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure violations and hazards are corrected.
Ensures safety concerns are addressed throughout the contracting process with contracted services.
Plans and carries out formal investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving personal injury accidents, property damage, covering a wide range of work operations.
Compiles and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, provides managers with mishap/trend analysis data, and assists them in developing programs to reduce mishaps.
Prepares formal reports using the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) program. Uses statistical data to prepare charts, tables, and reports. Based on observed trends, recommends and implements training aimed at mishap/accident prevention.
Develops specialized operating practices, modifying or departing significantly from standard techniques when necessary, based on interpretation of policies, standards, and regulations.
Reviews and revises local procedures as necessary.
Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in installation equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.
Recommends design changes not included in the original plan and provides technical recommendations to eliminate or control safety hazards in the repair and maintenance of installation facilities and equipment.
Maintains required course records.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
United States Citizenship is required.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
Position is subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
Appointments of retired members of the Armed Forces as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement requires a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established.
Temporary appointments are subject to termination at any time.
This position can be filled up to four years if funds are available to support it.
In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) or indefinite (Tenure 3) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the temporary appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent or indefinite status.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education and/or training which provided you with a good understanding of administrative methods for accomplishing the work of an organization. This experience must reflect the ability to analyze problems, come up with practical solutions, and to communicate effectively with others.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 09 grade level or equivalent provided the ability to provide perform periodic/unscheduled inspections of base facilities, warehouses, and equipment maintenance operations and evaluated compliance with applicable regulations and hazard system; recommended measures and methods to correct safety and occupational health deficiencies; participate in planning for testing of munitions, and assure integration of explosive safety criteria in testing procedures and reviewed test implementation directives for inclusion of appropriate safety criteria. This specialized experience must also include preparing supplements to regulations and manuals for aircraft weapons safety and developed local regulations defining applicable mishap prevention procedures.

Priority Placement Information:
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible"
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

Veterans Preference:
To claim a veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation listed below. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will impact your placement on the selection certificate.

10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. Click here for a copy of the SF-15.

5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.

Please note-the applicable DD 214 and/or VA Letter with an SF-15 must be uploaded to accurately determine your eligibility.

Selective Service Act:
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 Packet which may include the following:

Resume (must include the following information)
1. First and Last Name
2. Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
3. Position Title(s)
4. Company/Organization Name(s)
5. Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
6. Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement

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.

It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.

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 a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
DD214s
Veteran's preference documentation as applicable

Priority Placement Program:

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:

Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:

Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:

Marriage Certificate
Spouses PCS Orders
Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist

Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:

Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

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/12873723

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

Kayla Penny

Phone: 573-638-9500 X37917
Email: kayla.penny.1@us.af.mil

Address: MO 131st Bomb Wing
511 Spirit Boulevard
Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055
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.

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) Job in Whiteman AFB, MO