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Position Title
Safety & Occupational Health Specialist
Agency
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Announcement Number
OFAS-DE-25-12727477MR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to Monday, May 5, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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.

 
 
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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.  

 
 
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4. 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
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. (limit characters)
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.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
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3. Select the ONE response that best describes the education you possess that demonstrates you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement for the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-11/12.
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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. (limit characters)
4. 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 Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-11. (limit characters)
5. For the GS-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this includes experience managing a comprehensive safety and occupational health Safety Management System (SMS) and its safety program elements involving a wide variety of hazards to a large organization; evaluating operational procedures and programs, analyzing unsafe conditions, and providing technical guidance and recommendations for abatement; developing, managing, conducting, and advising on implementing comprehensive safety and occupational health training program within a large organization; managing and assessing safety and occupational health program objectives, procedures, best practices, strategic plans, and progress across a range of stakeholders; applying qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze, and improve safety and occupational health programs' effectiveness and performance. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Verify that safety and health policies and procedures are in accordance with federal, state, and/or local regulations to ensure policy and procedures are still valid and updated.
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7. Conduct inspections and evaluations of working environments, operations, procedures, equipment, and processes to identify, analyze, and evaluate potential hazards.
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8. Monitor and/or conduct training to ensure all personnel are aware of safe work practices.
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9. Coordinate with various offices to plan and conduct safety program actions.
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10. Work with team of managers or employees across OS organizations to address safety program issues and concerns.
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11. Make technically sound recommendations to develop effective work products.
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12. Recommend program changes to resolve safety and occupational health problems.
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13. Use technical expertise to identify and resolve conflicts between theories, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies.
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14. Develop alternate courses of action that may be temporary or permanent solutions to allow an organization to proceed with their operations without continuing to expose employees to the workplace hazards they were facing before solutions were developed.
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15. Ability to recognize, gather, and evaluate the potential risks associated with identified hazards and relevant data through inspections, audits, and employee feedback. Develop effective and practical solutions to mitigate identified risks.
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16. Write reports and other documents that summarize work progress, outcomes, and required actions to a mixed audience of stakeholders and management officials.
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17. Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
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18. Communicate effectively with staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss initiatives and current events.
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19. Provide status updates to the management team during scheduled upper-level meetings to provide updates on the safety and occupational health program and recommend changes to the program.
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