- Position Title
- CHEMICAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR
- Agency
- Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
- Announcement Number
- CSB-22-DE-11530425CPO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 24, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Identify any of the following disciplines in which you have demonstrated professional experience. Select all that apply.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a CHEMICAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR, GS-1801-11.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of a CHEMICAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR, GS-1801-12.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Develops, implements or administers safety programs related to process safety (PSM) and/or the principles of safety management systems (SMS) compliant with statutory, regulatory and other requirements with OSHA and EPA approval.
6.
Conducts site preservation and evidence and data collection at chemical release incident sites occurring at a private sector chemical plant, oil refinery, or similar facility.
7.
Plans and conduct interviews with individuals and groups to obtain the facts, circumstances and other related information in connection with the investigation of chemical release incidents in the chemical and/or petroleum refinery industry.
8.
Develops written reports to support chemical incident investigation findings and conclusions.
9.
Compose documents to justify decisions or safety recommendations.
10.
Composes documents to request information and material to support incident investigations such as document requests and interrogatories.
11.
Assess the chemical incident site, to determine the scope of the investigation, and works with local state and other federal representative in accordance with the Board policy.
12.
Apply the root cause analysis techniques to develop the root cause and related causal factors of chemical and/or petroleum refinery accidents.
13.
Analyzes process data, production records, formulation documents, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and interview transcripts to determine events and components causal to a chemical incident.
14.
Ability to research and determine essential facts and information to solve complex problems related to the investigation of chemical incidents.
15.
Promote collaboration between multiple parties to share information and achieve results.
16.
Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain additional information to complete a chemical incident investigation.
17.
Interacts effectively with individuals that have experienced a traumatic event in connection with a chemical incident to obtain information relative to the incident investigation.
18.
Discuss chemical production operations, industrial chemical/safety programs, and process safety management programs in the private sector.
19.
Preparing and delivering formal oral presentations on the findings concerning a private sector chemical incident.
20.
Engages in individual and group meetings to present and discuss the facts, circumstances, and conditions related to the investigation of a chemical incident to determine and refine the data needed to support preliminary findings, cause/probable cause, and proposed recommendations in connection with the development of the written investigation report.