Safety And Occupational Health Manager (Temp-Indef) (Title 5)

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Manages the state ARNG Safety Program, which includes Ground Safety, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene programs. Plans, organizes, and evaluates various Safety, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene (SOH & IH) programs involving heavy/light
  equipment and vehicle maintenance, supply and ammunition storage, fire prevention, range certification, combat and tactical training, and administrative activities.
• Implements public law mandated programs impacting a significant number of civilian and military employees working in structures used for various levels of administration, supply and maintenance functions.
• Analyzes psychological and physiological factors affecting safety, Occupational Health and industrial hygiene management to devise control measures that eliminate environmental hazards and reduce human error.
• Plans and directs special Occupational Health/industrial hygiene studies based upon validated need or detected variance from established standards.
• Ensures SOH & IH staff visits are conducted in conformance with applicable policies, standards and criteria, and that professional support is provided to managers and supervisors for the elimination or control of unsafe conditions and environmental factors.
• Evaluates and analyzes accident frequency, cause data, accident reports, safety survey reports, unit operations, and other activities having a direct impact on accident prevention, and directs countermeasure programs to correct unsafe procedures or conditions.
• Develops procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of countermeasure programs. Coordinates hazard abatement issues with key staff personnel and appropriate agencies.
• Represents the Adjutant General at various safety related conferences, meetings, seminars, councils, panels, and boards. Reviews overall state training plan to ensure that practices and procedures that minimize accident risk are incorporated into military training operations and tactical exercises.
• Ensures review of and coordination on state ARNG regulations and major command standing operating procedures to incorporate Safety and Occupational Health related requirements.
• Maintains extensive contacts with internal and external organizations (design review, state, and county) and higher authorities that have many different and often conflicting requirements.
• Reviews engineering plans to verify that alteration or construction is in compliance with public law, applicable standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates with and provides assistance to personnel management officials in the development and execution of a comprehensive abatement program for traumatic injury or occupational illness in accordance with the Federal Employees Compensation Act.
• Establishes and maintains a program of range certification, explosive Safety and safety management in accordance with appropriate regulations.
• Identifies and justifies safety, Occupational Health and industrial hygiene budget requirements to include training, travel, employee health testing, safety equipment and material funds.
• Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Makes assignments based on priorities, difficulties, and requirements of the assignment; and the capabilities of individual employees.
• Conducts employment interviews.
• Recommends employees for appointment, promotion or reassignment.
• Establishes performance standards. Monitors and evaluates employee performance.
• Assists employees in reaching performance goals.
• Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs.
• Hears complaints and grievances from employees.
• Resolves those which can be informally resolved, and/or
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must obtain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must Maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• *** "This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG." ***
• Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period.
• Potential for incentive pay.
• Remote work is not authorized.
• Relocation expenses are not covered by the Utah National Guard.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements.

  
  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.
  3. Other supporting documents: VET Preference documents if you possess them (DD214, Disability Letter, SF15)
  Veterans Preference Information: Veterans' preference is not the same thing as being considered a veteran, there is a list of qualifying criteria that can be found at the following link:
  OPM Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
  Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.
  Note: Any Alterations in the shaded areas render the DD-214 void.
  Acceptable documentation may be:

  • If claiming TP -A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which must reflect dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions and a authorized campaign medal.
  • If claiming CP or CPS - A copy of DD214 and Must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility, you may obtain one by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".
  • If claiming XP - A copy of DD214 and Must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting 100% disability for preference eligibility. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". Note: preference is not award if the veteran is living and is qualified for Federal Employment.

  4. Other supporting documents: Proof of Utah National Guard membership:
  IAW UTNGR 690-12 chapter 3-4 you must submit one of the following documents to qualify for the position:

  • Enlisted Record Brief
  • Officer Record Brief
  • DD-214 stating you served in the UTNG.
  • NGB-22

  
  

  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

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12274653
  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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  Shaun Harris

  Phone

  801-432-4239

  Email

  shaun.b.harris.civ@army.mil

  Address

  UT Director Aviation and Safety
  12953 S Minuteman Dr
  Draper, UT 84020
  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 and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. Priority will be given to all current or previous UTNG M-Day/DSG This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference. Temporary appointments may be terminated or extended in accordance with regulatory guidance and at management's discretion, with Possibility to Non-Competitively Convert at Later Date.