Duties
The incumbent serves as the Safety and Occupational Health Manager and is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety, occupational health, and environmental programs. The incumbent serves as an authoritative advisor on safety-related matters, represents USBG across AOC jurisdictions and with external organizations, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations.
Major Duties:
Program Management
Serve as subject matter expert on safety and environmental programs; review, interpret, and draft policies and SOPs.
Manage high-risk safety operations including fall protection in greenhouses and elevated glass structures.
Conduct program reviews to measure effectiveness and compliance; follow up on recommendations.
Act as COTR and lead developer for USBG safety-related contract scopes; oversee safety specifications in construction/renovation projects.
Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and exposure assessments; recommend and procure PPE.
Serve as the Jurisdiction Safety Specialist (JSS) and liaison to the AOC Office of Safety and Code Compliance.
Training, Advisory Services & Emergency Management
Provide technical safety training to staff, volunteers, and contractors on a broad range of topics including hazardous substances, PPE, ergonomics, and emergency response.
Maintain UST Class A certification; conduct UST Class B Operator training.
Investigate safety incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate emergency response plans and serve as USBG’s expert in AOC emergency management systems.
Inspections & Compliance
Conduct safety inspections in diverse work environments (greenhouses, outdoor areas, tunnels, etc.).
Identify hazardous conditions, recommend corrective measures, and follow up to ensure implementation.
Review design and construction plans for safety concerns.
Manage USBG’s compliance with OCWR inspections and related corrective actions.
Coordinate environmental compliance activities including hazardous waste disposal and water testing.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
- A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the following:
- Planning, developing, organizing, administering, evaluating and coordinating a comprehensive safety and occupational health program
- Conducting workplace hazard assessments and incident investigations.
- Delivering safety related training and technical guidance.
- Applying knowledge of PPE, environmental regulations, and emergency management practices.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the required specialized experience.
Benefits
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.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
Selected applicant(s) may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit towards annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credit will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant profile submitted. As such, if you are a new employee to the Federal Government or a rehire, it is important that you provide a work history that lists all directly related positions held, and it must include the dates of employment (month/day/year).
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
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.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
KSA 1. Safety and Occupational Health Laws and Regulations - Knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA standards, ADA requirements, and federal safety and health policies applicable to public gardens and government facilities.
KSA 2. Hazard Assessments and Inspections- Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards through inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and environmental assessments.
KSA 3. Safety Programs and Policies- Proven experience creating safety policies, SOPs, and training plans that align with federal requirements and adapt to dynamic, high-risk environments such as greenhouses and public-facing facilities.
KSA 4. Communication- Ability to effectively convey complex technical safety information through written reports, oral briefings, and training presentations to staff, contractors, and external partners.
KSA 5. Emergency Management- Knowledge of emergency response protocols, plan development, incident investigation, and liaison responsibilities with agency-wide safety and emergency systems (e.g., WebEOC).
KSA 6. Program Evaluation and Contract Oversight- Ability to evaluate safety program performance, manage findings from audits or inspections, and serve as COTR for safety-related contracts and procurement.
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
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How to Apply
You MUST apply online. FORMS RECEIVED BY FAX, EMAIL OR U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Next steps
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