Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Monitors and surveys the execution of the DLA Safety and Health program at the assigned activities within the serviced region. Provides implementation guidance to management using Federal, DoD and/or DLA safety policies and regulated program procedures, state and local codes, and host country requirements. Ensures implementation of all safety program requirements to prevent the accidental loss of resources, and recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps. Executes the planning, monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of the organization's Safety Management Systems. Organization Safety Management Systems include Occupational Safety and Health Act, Voluntary Protection Program, American National Standards Institute, International Standards Organization 45001, etc. Assists supported activities in developing their safety goals and objectives. Coordinates and clarifies Agency safety policies, procedures, and guidelines; guides management implementation of safety programs; develops and presents safety training and awareness, as needed. Reviews proposed equipment requests and completes an analytical review of regional facilities construction drawings to ensure inclusion of all necessary safety features. Evaluates facility safety and occupational health programs and analyzes effectiveness of eliminating and controlling hazards incurred by the workforce, to include DLA employees, contractors, and patron. Applies regulations, standards, and sound safety practices to detect hazardous operations and conditions. Recommends proper safety and occupational health measures to eliminate or minimize the possibility of injury to personnel and damage to property. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Knowledge and understanding of Safety Management System structure and requirements, federal safety laws, regulations, polices, and consensus standards principles, practices, techniques, abatement measures and procedures applicable to the perform technical advice and guidance in support of a complex safety program for assigned activities. Planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating safety and occupational health programs. Advise key managerial and executive personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work processes, and environmental conditions which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel. Analyzing processes, products, or systems to determine and identify inherit risks with the objective to mitigate or eliminate the identified hazards. Investigating and evaluating compliance with regulations to determine causal factors contributing to hazardous working conditions. Interpreting design criteria sufficient to review building plans, drawings, and sketches for compliance with applicable safety standards. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: Work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. May require lifting of moderately heavy items, such as record boxes and supplies. May be required to wear protective gear as appropriate while deployed to contingencies and exercises. This requires above average agility and physical dexterity to manipulate, access, or view desired components or locations. Work Environment: Work involves frequent inspections and on-site visits of depot and industrial facilities at both non-foreign and foreign OCONUS locations which involves regular and recurrent exposure to hazards and discomforts such as moving machine parts, irritant chemicals, acid fumes, physical stresses, high noise levels, adverse weather conditions, varying terrain, and high temperatures. Protective equipment and clothing is needed as required by the assignment. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go here. Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found here. This is an Expeditionary Civilian (EC) position, and the incumbent will be designated as Emergency Essential (EE). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EC position must arrange for removal from the reserve component prior to appointment to an EC position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EC position. Positions identified as EE are subject to deployment to combat support situations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location. Additional allocations are based on the Department of State's determination of a combat zone. ADDITIONAL OVERSEAS INFORMATION: For an explanation of the overseas entitlements, please review the information here. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. Ordinarily Resident is defined as a U.S. citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws. Pay Retention will be extended to an eligible employee who applies through a formal recruitment program and is selected for a position at an overseas location. Information for Veterans is available here. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.