Safety and Occupational Health Specialist Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. req654 Department U.S. Capitol Police
Salary $113,248.00 to $160,534.00 Grade 09 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/5/2025 Close Date 9/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to USCP employees only. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers

Duties

This position is located in the Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Division (OSHE), Office of Logistical Services (OLS), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP).  The purpose of the OHSE Division is to enforce the requirement that the Legislative Branch must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its standards, which require workplaces to be free of recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the OSHE Manager with establishing, implementing, and operating a compliant and responsive safety program covering several major program areas under the Department's overall OSHE Program.

At the CP-09/GS-11 level, the duties include:

Plans, schedules, and conduct evaluations and inspection of facilities occupied by USCP employees to determine compliance with published OSHA standards. Inspects and surveys worksites to identify and evaluate conditions that may harm employees’ safety and health. Prepares finding, reviews, and recommends approval or disapproval of the facility’s corrective action.

Conducts and administers weekly, monthly, and annual environmental air/area and personnel sampling related to the defined OSHE programs.  Conducts weekly, monthly, and yearly calibration and maintenance of all OSHE electronic detection equipment.  Monitors equipment calibration service requirements for applicable equipment according to contract requirements.

Assists peers in performing workplace safety, health, environmental, and fire inspections that identify hazardous conditions and solutions for remediation.  Recommend solutions utilizing the best business practices and research analysis to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of current operations.

Assesses trade-offs between safety concerns and economic issues related to implementing safety programs, policies, and regulations in the Department.  Identifies key policy issues and priorities, designs analysis, evaluates alternatives, as part of a team, to senior management officials.

At the full performance level of CP-10/GS-12, the duties include:

Independently oversee assigned safety program elements, ensuring that all required process steps, including training, inspections, reporting, incident investigations, and other preparatory actions, are performed based on the division's objectives.  Resolves critical safety and occupational health problems that may entail serious hazards and unpredictable consequences to humans and property.

Executes comprehensive evaluations with a focus on assisting USCP with gaining regulatory compliance.  Prepares and delivers written and verbal review of findings and recommendations that determine feasible problem resolution, considering applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA etc.).

Provides expert advice to the OSHE Manager and other OLS management staff in assigned safety program fields.  Works with sworn officials, Fraternal Order of Police, executives, and civilian professionals to understand safety responsibilities within their respect workplaces and support their efforts. 

Supports the development and execution of USCP leadership engagement in safety and occupational health programs, worker participation, education and training, and continuous program evaluation and improvement and constant communication with USCP stakeholders.

Prepares written reports and provides information/decisions papers. Creates project plans, including overall major health and safety requirements applicable to the project.  Provides written documentation to USCP management, civilian officials, General Counsel, and the Office of Compliance with recommendations and solutions to potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

For the CP-09 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-08/GS-10 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) conducting routine inspections and investigations where low safety and occupational health risks are anticipated; 2) analyzing reports of inspections and investigations conducted by other personnel to identify trends of incidents and hazards; and 3) recommending enforcement action on violations and administrative remedies in cases where there are deficiencies.

For the CP-10 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-09/GS-11 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) conducting conventional inspections and investigations, and determining compliance with applicable safety standards; 2) drafting reports to document inspection and investigation findings; 3) preparing project plans including overall major health and safety requirements related to the project; and 4) developing guidance to be used for implementing criteria and evaluating preparedness based on exercises, plans or training.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

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.

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.

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.

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

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

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Address
Office of Human Resources
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510

Next steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.


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