- Position Title
- SUP CHEMICAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATOR
- Agency
- Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
- Announcement Number
- CSB-23-DE-11688765NS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 17, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 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.
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 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?
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met to do the work of the position. Please certify whether you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
SPF: Leads and manages complex technical projects at a private sector chemical plant and/or oil refinery or similar facility. This experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.
SPF: Leads and manages complex technical projects at a private sector chemical plant and/or oil refinery or similar facility. This experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.
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.
4.
For the GS-15: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-14 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience in industrial chemical incident investigation which must include site security, evidence collection techniques and interviewing skills; program oversight and/or knowledge of chemical production operations including experience managing a safety program and the experience leading a team of technical staff(e.g., chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, chemists, human performance investigators, and metallurgists, etc.).
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.
Serves as the technical authority in the application of the principles of Safety Management Systems in the development of safety and risk reduction programs in the chemical and/or petroleum refinery industry.
6.
Serves as the technical authority in applying the Hierarchy of Controls to minimize or eliminate hazards in the chemical and/or petroleum refinery industry.
7.
Serves as the technical authority in conducting analysis utilizing your knowledge of national chemical safety laws, regulations, codes, standards, principles, and practices in chemical production and/or petroleum refinery industry.
8.
Serves as the technical authority in conducting site preservation and evidence and data collected at incident sites occurring at a private sector chemical plant, oil refinery, or similar facility.
9.
Serves as the technical authority in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with statutory, regulatory, and other requirements with OSHA and EPA approval.
10.
Serves as the technical authority in conducting complex incident investigations at private sector chemical plants, refineries, or similar facilities.
11.
Serves as the technical authority in planning and conducting interviews with individuals and groups to obtain the facts, circumstances, and other related information in connection with the investigation of incidents in the chemical and/or petroleum refinery industry.
12.
Serves as the technical authority in conducting analysis of Process Safety Management (PSM) or Risk Management Plan (RMP) data to determine the underlying causes of incidents at a private sector chemical facility.
13.
Leads a team of investigators responsible for organizing, managing, and coordinating the investigation and analysis of major incidents involving the accidental release of hazardous materials, and writing, developing, and presenting investigative reports.
14.
Manage and resolve conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative personnel impact.
15.
Consider and respond appropriately to the needs and capabilities of others, adjusting approach to suit different people and situations.
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Identify and assign developmental opportunities, especially through training (on-the-job and formal) for staff.
17.
Evaluates work performance and provides feedback on performance.
18.
Empower staff to encourage individual development and achieve organizational goals.
19.
Serves as the reviewing authority on formal chemical incident major accident investigation reports.
20.
Serves as the authority on briefings to justify decisions or recommendations.
21.
Serves as the reviewing authority on major accident investigation reports on the findings concerning a private sector chemical incident.
22.
Serves as the reviewing authority on the development of Safety Recommendations to support chemical incident investigation findings and conclusions.
23.
Provides authoritative guidance regarding analysis techniques to develop the root cause and related causal factors of chemical and/or petroleum refinery incidents.
24.
Provides authoritative guidance regarding consensus codes and standards to determine how to prevent chemical incidents at a private sector chemical plant or petroleum refinery.
25.
Provides oversight and guidance in the organization and management of the on-scene fact finding phase of the investigation and all related activities to determine the underlying causes of a private sector chemical plant or petroleum refinery incident.
26.
Reviews subordinate's recommendations regarding new federal safety regulations or laws that may lead to major culture changes in industry and practices.
27.
Provides oversight and guidance regarding surveying chemical incident sites to determine the scope of the investigation, and the work of subordinates as they coordinate with local state and other federal representative in accordance with the Board policy.
28.
Preparing and delivering formal oral presentations on the findings concerning a private sector chemical incident and/or petroleum refinery incidents.
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Discuss chemical production operations, industrial chemical/safety programs, and process safety management programs in the private sector.
30.
Explain or defend complex incident investigation with other federal agencies (i.e., OSHA, EPA), the public, industry, labor manufactures, national and professional organizations, and associations.
31.
Provide advice and information and disseminate the Boards' policies and positions concerning industrial chemical safety and hazardous materials incident investigation.
32.
Provide technical advice and guidance to team members.