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Position Title
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
SE-1628-EVER-24-12484439-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • 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 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.
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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?

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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Safety and Occupational Health Managers GS-0018-07 (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. 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.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements for Safety and Occupational Health Managers GS-0018-09 (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. 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.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements for Safety and Occupational Health Managers GS-0018-11 (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-11 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. 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.
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For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do this. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Conduct Facility Safety Inspections.
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5. Manage a Health and Wellness Program.
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6. Develop job hazard analysis.
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7. Evaluate Construction and Operational Plans.
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8. Maintain safety related records.
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9. Analyze and demonstrate effectiveness of programs.
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10. Produce actionable reports.
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11. Complete statistical trend analysis of incident/accident and inspection reports.
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12. Develop, implement, and evaluate corrective action plans.
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13. Present the Occupational Health and Safety program information to diverse audiences.
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14. Represent the organization's interests at meetings with other agencies or public audiences.
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15. Write policy documents, standard operating procedures, or similar materials pertaining to safety or occupational health programs.
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16. Prepare technically-complete written reports.
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17. Develop safety related training.
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18. Facilitate meetings involving individuals and disparate interests.
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19. Develop job hazard analysis.
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20. Document compliance with Safety regulations.
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21. Author safety inspection and investigation reports.
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22. Review and edit documents, policies, reports, and requests written by others.
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23. Seeks continual education in investigative technique and analysis.
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24. Conducts incident/accident investigations.
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25. Provides analysis and recommendations for prevention.
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26. Maintains knowledge in software, equipment, techniques and processes for interviewing and investigation.
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