- Position Title
- Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-YELL-23-12135307-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 26, 2023 to Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-09/11 position at Yellowstone National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses.
Specialized Experience Requirement
To be considered for the position you must meet the specialized experience described below. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Specialized Experience GS-0018-09
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Safety and Occupational Health Specialist work at the GS-09 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Specialized Experience GS-0018-11
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Safety and Occupational Health Specialist work at the GS-011 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Standards
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Implement plans, directives and procedures establishing technical and administrative safety requirements to comply with regulations and directives.
4.
Apply OSHA and Industry standards to evaluate compliance with safety and occupational health criteria applicable to a wide range of occupations.
5.
Communicates closely with regional and Washington office staff of the DOI, NPS and other safety professionals.
6.
Identifies existing and potential hazards in the work environment and visitor use areas and recommending actions to abate, mitigate, or resolve hazards.
Compliance Inspection
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Perform surveys, audits, inspections, and investigations for evaluating compliance.
8.
Interpret and assure compliance with applicable regulations and directives.
9.
Conduct Radon Testing.
10.
Review contracts for safety language and provides guidance for inspecting contractor safety plans and work sites.
11.
Investigate accidents involving injury, machinery, or property.
Risk Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Have developed Standard Operating procedure.
13.
Has knowledge of environmental laws, planning, concepts, principles, and practices, including specific working knowledge of how to develop and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) and EPA compliant hazardous waste management program.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Performs periodic onsite surveys for assigned organizations; inspects construction projects and designs to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards, (e .g., question of exits and stairs, floor load capacity ,aisle space, adequacy of sprinkling systems, safety features on storage tanks containing flammable and volatile liquids, and the adequacy of scaffolding erected to facilitate painting of buildings).
15.
Develop Job Hazard Analyses and safety procedures and techniques that promote understanding and serve to minimize injury and property damage.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct technical safety training.
17.
Conduct safety briefings and presentations. Conduct tailgate safety sessions.
18.
Consult or negotiate with people of varied backgrounds and skill levels.
19.
Implement new strategies and apply techniques that foster involvement of employees, supervisors and managers in health and safety.
20.
Develops agreements with other state, local, federal, and private agencies.
Written Communications
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Utilizes skills in internet-based computer systems.
22.
Ensures that all federal, state, and agency record keeping and reporting requirements are met.
23.
Expresses ideas and factual information succinctly in written documents and has the ability to present the information to park employees and management.
24.
Prepares safety guides and internal instructions for safety risks encountered in an assigned area of responsibility.