- Position Title
- Safety and Occupational Health Program Manager
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-25-12721847-IMP-DA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 10, 2025 to Monday, April 21, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
1.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
2.
Are you a current USGS employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2").
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old).
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2").
If applying for a higher grade, it is recommended to also provide a copy of an SF-50, or equivalent, which clearly demonstrates you meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirements (e.g., Promotion with an effective date more than one (1) year old, Within Grade Increase at the highest grade held, SF-50, or equivalent, at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one (1) year old).
3.
Are you a current USGS employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service AND has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2").
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit a copy of your most recent career or career-conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and competitive service status (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2").
4.
What is the highest grade you have held on a permanent basis in the federal service?
(limit 2 characters)
5.
What is the highest full performance level of a position you've held on a permanent basis in the Federal service?
(limit 2 characters)
6.
What was the date of the promotion/appointment for the highest grade held above? Your response will assist in verifying the time-in-grade requirement. If not applicable, enter N/A.
7.
Are you a current USGS employee, regardless of status, who is eligible for consideration under a noncompetitive authority such as those specific to veterans, individuals with disabilities, Pathways Interns, Recent Graduates, and Presidential Management Fellows who are eligible for noncompetitive conversion, etc.; or current or former employees of a land management agency who is serving or previously served on a temporary or term appointment?
8.
If your response to the preceding question is yes, please identify the authority for which you claim eligibility below. If your response is no, enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
9.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP).
10.
Are you including a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years?
11.
If you did not include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and a list of any awards, please provide a reason why they were not included.
Assessment 1
Please answer the vacancy related questions below.
1.
GS-14: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
2.
Manage or provide program oversight for specialized safety programs such as large vessel, firearms, radiation, dive safety, small watercraft, and aviation.
3.
Apply expert knowledge of specialized and general OSH (Occupational and Safety Health) programs, methods, technologies, and procedures for bureau-wide operations and application of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to bureau occupational safety and health.
4.
Interpret, develop, and implement OSH (Occupational and Safety Health) policies, procedures, and practices pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
5.
Experience gathering and evaluating complex technical information and preparing written reports and documents with recommendations to management for solving issues or problems.
6.
Provide consultation to management on issues such as implementing program priorities and long-range planning to ensure safety measures are met and maintained meeting mission requirements.
7.
Works cooperatively, effectively, and cordially with key officials, scientist, managers, and technical personnel to achieve strategic goals and carry out responsibilities in development of initiatives that have impact across the bureau and department.
8.
Prepare budget estimates for annual requirements as well as forecasting new safety mandates.
9.
Experience holding self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities and ensuring projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget.
10.
Experience developing strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
11.
Interpret higher-level policy guidance for the purpose of establishing effective data management systems for safety inspections, safety and industrial hygiene management systems, and accident reporting.
12.
Interpret policies and directives to develop, implement, and maintain an effective OSH (Occupational and Safety Health) program designed to protect personnel and prevent accidental traumatic injury and illness related to government employment.
13.
Apply knowledge of organizational goals, policies, and strategies to facilitate communication and coordination across organizational offices.
14.
Organize or lead work groups/teams in developing creative solutions to address OSH (Occupational Safety Health) program initiatives and work processes.
15.
Provide expert advice in resolving difficult and complex issues including conflicts between requirements and organizational goals.
16.
Experience building relationships with others and working with teams to accomplish organizational goals.
17.
Experience interacting with executives within the organization and leading internal workgroups.
18.
Develop work plans, prioritize workload, and make assignments considering difficulty and complexity of work and employee capabilities.
19.
From the following list, select all the leadership duties you have performed on a regular and recurring basis.
20.
Review performance of subordinate employees on both technical and administrative matters to ensure efficient utilization and professional development of employees.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.