Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) - Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation : Job Details

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Associate Administrator in Massena, NY. The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist works with the program manager is responsible for assisting with implementing, evaluating, and making improvements to the GLS's safety and occupational health program as it relates to industrial/plant and construction safety. Responsibilities As a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, you will: Perform assigned inspections of workplaces, facilities, and equipment to identify and evaluate risk potential; monitor operations to ensure safety and health regulations are complied with; and recommend changes in work operations to meet safety and occupational health standards. Assist with incident investigations; prepare reports concerning accidents, injuries, and property damage; and assist with analyzing and recommending appropriate corrective measures. Review safety directives and regulations; assist in development of safety procedures; and collaborate with appropriate staff to eliminate fire, toxic, and other workplace hazards. Ensure new employees complete required safety and health training prior to being placed on work sites. Assist with monitoring and maintaining pollution prevention and hazardous materials storage and disposal programs. The ideal candidate for this position has experience monitoring and implementing a safety and occupational health program as an individual or as part of a team for an industrial plant or construction workplace. PLEASE NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous (3 month) vacancy announcement. Given our continuing need for top professionals in this field, we will review applications after the first 21 days of the vacancy opening for early consideration. Then after, applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include: Experience monitoring a safety and occupational health program primarily related to skilled trades employees and heavy equipment in general industry (OSHA Standard 1910) and/or construction (OSHA Standard 1926). Experience presenting safety and occupational health training and education in the workplace. Experience assisting with recommendations for mitigation measures in the workplace to prevent injuries and illnesses. Experience assisting with evaluations of root causes for work-related injuries, illnesses and near misses. To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone, you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement. - **Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. - 1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. - 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ( B or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ( B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate level education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience monitoring and assisting with implementation of a safety and occupational health program primarily related to skilled trades employees and heavy equipment in general industry (OSHA Standard 1910) and/or construction (OSHA Standard 1926). Experience presenting and assisting with development of safety and occupational health training and education in the workplace. Experience recommending and assisting with implementation of mitigation measures in the workplace to prevent injuries and illnesses. Experience evaluating and assisting with reporting of root causes for work-related injuries, illnesses and near misses. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience monitoring and implementing a safety and occupational health program primarily related to skilled trades employees and heavy equipment in general industry (OSHA Standard 1910) and/or construction (OSHA Standard 1926). Experience presenting and developing safety and occupational health training and education in the workplace. Experience recommending and implementing mitigation measures in the workplace to prevent injuries and illnesses. Experience evaluating and reporting root causes for work-related injuries, illnesses and near misses. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Compliance Inspection - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders. Decision Support - Knowledge of decision support theories, methods, and tools for identifying, synthesizing, representing, and evaluating the important aspects of a decision situation and prescribing the recommended course for decision makers and other stakeholders. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. For all types of consideration, 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.