About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Serves as Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, with scope of responsibility encompassing Occupational Safety.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting comprehensive compliance audits and safety fitness reviews of commercial motor carriers to ensure strict adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of War (DoW) regulations regarding the safe transportation of permitted hazardous materials, specifically Class 1 explosives; 2) Interpreting policy for the safe transportation of hazardous and explosive materials; 3) Investigating commercial transportation-related accidents, incidents, or regulatory violations involving hazardous materials to determine root causes and identify systemic safety failures; 4) Developing and enforcing corrective action plans, and providing targeted recommendations to carriers and internal stakeholders to mitigate operational risks and prevent the recurrence of accidents; AND 5) Analyzing motor carrier safety performance data (e.g., SMS/CSA scores, out-of-service rates, inspection reports) to assess carrier suitability and authorize or deny their use for DoW Explosives freight operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
Major DutiesDevelop, interpret, revise and implement safety standards specific to the transportation of military munitions by rail, maritime and motor, to ensure alignment with DoD and other federal regulations.Investigate transportation-related accidents involving DoD ammunition and explosives (AE), determine root causes and develop preventive measures to mitigate risk of recurrence.Monitor compliance with federal regulations, including 49 CFR and DoD guidance related to the safe transportation of military munitions.Draft and review policies and procedures to ensure the safe handling, storage, and transport of explosives. Provide technical guidance to subordinate units and commercial carriers to maintain safety standards.Evaluate the effectiveness of commercial motor carrier safety programs, explosives safety programs and transportation systems (e.g., Defense Transportation Tracking System).Recommend and implement improvements to reduce risk and enhance program effectiveness.Assists on all matters/issues relating to the transportation of military munitions, emergency response issues and public safety.Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect personnel, infrastructure, and the public.Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including military Services, commercial carriers, regulatory agencies, and industry representatives.