US Navy Reserve
St. Augustine, FL, USA

• Duties Summary This National Guard position is for a SAFETY SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D0695000and is part of the FL SAO, National Guard. Responsibilities As a SAFETY SPECIALIST (T32), GS-0018-9/11, you will implement plans, policies and procedures to comply with DOD, DA, OSHA and NGB safety regulations and directives; plan and conduct periodic and unscheduled surveys and inspections of all ARNG facilities to determine compliance with OSHA standards; serve as a technical representative to State Safety Councils and Committees; evaluate the effectiveness of organizational safety programs through activity visits; coordinate with operating activities to provide safety training, and ensure safety awareness throughout the ARNG; provide technical assistance in accident investigations; collect, review and ensure timely submission of all accident reports to the DA Safety Center and ARNG Safety Office; prepare state safety standards for local implementation, write regulations and prepare safety articles for state publications; present safety budget requirements with justifications to superiors in support of the statewide ARNG safety program. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 11 • Job family (Series) • Requirements Conditions of Employment • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. • Security Clearance requirements are determined by position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility. • Enrollment in Direct Deposit is mandatory. • APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709", and is open to Category 1 & 3 Only.Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency WITH dual FL National Guard military membership; Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard. First consideration will be given to Category 1. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. MULTIPLE LEVEL RECRUITMENT: This position is being advertised using multiple level recruitment to allow for consideration of applicants with the basic skills necessary to develop to the full journeyman level of the position. If a less than fully qualified applicant is selected, incumbent may be trained and developed until proficiency is gained to full journeyman level. If less than fully qualified individual is selected for this position, the position has potential to Grade 11. NOTE: Must have successfully completed the Ground Safety Officer Course Skill Indentifier 6Q. Must have completed the required ARNG Accident investigation courses (CAIP) per NGB AVS and the USARMY Career Program 12 (CP - 12) courses or be enrolled and completion within 12 months of hire date. MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted/Warrant Officer, E7 - CW3 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: WMOS: 011A; ECMF: 00F GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in the practical application of safety procedures; occupational hazards, safety standards and inspection techniques and procedures. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 must have at least 12 months experience, education or training at the GS-07 level performing specified survey work to identify and evaluate hazardous and nonhazardous work and conditions. Experience applying conventional survey techniques to complete relatively uncomplicated evaluations. Experience making recommendations concerning corrective procedures where the potential for injury or property damage exists or current procedures do not achieve the desired results, or are no longer appropriate for situations encountered. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 must have at least 12 months experience at the GS-09 level performing periodic onsite surveys, to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards; preparing or revising safety instructions and guides; advising personnel of appropriate safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes which may cause mishaps; investigating mishaps, obtaining statements from witnesses, and photographing mishap scenes; recording circumstances of mishaps and extent of injuries, preparing final report(s) of findings with recommendations to correct the unsafe acts or conditions which caused injuries or property damage. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional information 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 ( If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Compliance Inspection, Planning and Evaluating, Program Management, Public Safety and Security, Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Control, and Teaching Others Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Drug test required No • Required Documents To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: • Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. • Other supporting documents: SF 50, Transcripts (If Applicable) 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 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. • 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. 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 to Apply To View The Occupational Questionnaire, Click The Following Link To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. 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 ( Agency contact information Brandon Paris Phone Email Address FL SAO 82 Marine Street St Augustine, FL 32084 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. • Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when: • An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job. • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace. • An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about Legal and regulatory guidance This job originated on


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