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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety, Office of Foundational Business, Flight Standards Program Branch-AFB-140
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This position serves as a Safety and Occupational Health (OSH) Specialist for the Flight Standards Service organization with overall responsibility for supporting the organizations compliance with Federal, state, and local OSH regulations.
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Summary
This position serves as a Safety and Occupational Health (OSH) Specialist for the Flight Standards Service organization with overall responsibility for supporting the organizations compliance with Federal, state, and local OSH regulations.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
2 vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-This is not a remote or 100% telework position, Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $77,351 - $119,883 per year
Salary above does not include locality pay. Selectees duty station will determine locality pay.
Pay scale & grade
FV I
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
Appointment type Temporary - 2 years, may be made permanent without further competition
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number AAL-AFB-26-AKDCB-100390 Control number 883121300
This job is open to
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Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
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Open to current permanent FAA employees
Duties
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Serves on the FS OSH Team providing direct support for the development and implementation of FS wide programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. Provides recommendations in modifying FS workplaces, processes, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards within the Flight Standards civil aviation community. Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional and serves as a contributing specialist on large work activities.
Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of safety and occupational health management concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations. Provides guidance and advice to FS offices, leadership, and associated stakeholders in the interpretation of pertinent regulations and standards to ensure achievement of sound program objectives and improved service to workers within FS.
Assesses the needs and the distribution of assets and resources within the program to provide recommendations on obtaining additional support and/or distributing and tracking the associated budget. Performs varying and complex tasks and applies comprehensive knowledge of hazardous materials, environmental and safety regulations from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), guidance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Executive Orders and all State, County, City, and local regulations. Represents FS in informal conferences with regulators, FS management, and employees and their bargaining unit representatives to resolve specific problems relating to proposed citations.
Responsible for identification of program requirements and development of written OSH policies, programs, and job aids; budget advocacy, resource sharing, recommending OSH training course content design, and facilitating training. Provides on-the-job training to office Collateral Duty Safety Personnel (CDSP). Prepares and reviews reports or guidance for internal and external distribution.
Contacts are internal and external. May act as a point of contact to provide advice and guidance on the applications of policies and procedures. May be called upon to communicate FAA positions on policies and procedures internally and externally.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments but allow considerable discretion for employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches. Assignments regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and extrapolations from precedents.
Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.
Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SOs and may affect the objectives of the FAA. In some specialties, the work often affects internal and external customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, applicants must demonstrate in their application that they possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-H/GS-12). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
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Additional information
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements
As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
All, some, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
Selectee will be required to report to an FAA/AVS facility. This is not a remote or 100% telework position.
Coordination will be completed by the Selecting Official to determine the Duty Location of the FAA facility.
Position may be made permanent without further competition.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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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
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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.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Benefits
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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.
Review our 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.
Required documents
Required Documents
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Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Additional documents to supplement your on-line application (e.g. SF-50) should be uploaded to your Aviator application or faxed on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name and the announcement number on each of your faxed pages. Please redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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
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Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
Agency contact information
Daphne C Becker
Phone 1 (907) 271-4451 Fax 1 (907) 271-5367 Email daphne.c.becker@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Additional documents to supplement your on-line application (e.g. SF-50) should be uploaded to your Aviator application or faxed on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name and the announcement number on each of your faxed pages. Please redact all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as social security number and date of birth.
If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.
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
Help
Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES. IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.
You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.
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Agency contact information
Daphne C Becker
Phone 1 (907) 271-4451 Fax 1 (907) 271-5367 Email daphne.c.becker@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, please go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Agency contact information
Daphne C Becker
Phone 1 (907) 271-4451 Fax 1 (907) 271-5367 Email daphne.c.becker@faa.gov Address Federal Aviation Administration
AAL Regional HR Services Division
222 West 7th Ave #14
AHF-N100
Anchorage, AK 99513
US
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Summary
This position serves as a Safety and Occupational Health (OSH) Specialist for the Flight Standards Service organization with overall responsibility for supporting the organizations compliance with Federal, state, and local OSH regulations.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
2 vacancies
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-This is not a remote or 100% telework position, Position is telework eligible in accordance with Agency Policy. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $77,351 - $119,883 per year
Salary above does not include locality pay. Selectees duty station will determine locality pay.
Pay scale & grade
FV I
Promotion potential NA
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 50% or less - The job may require up to 50% travel.
Appointment type Temporary - 2 years, may be made permanent without further competition
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test No Security clearance Other
Announcement number AAL-AFB-26-AKDCB-100390 Control number 883121300
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