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Position Title
SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANAGER
Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Announcement Number
DCMA-P4-25-12746884-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, June 9, 2025 to Thursday, June 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? 
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. 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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

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5. Eligible: I am a PPP DoD retained grade preference eligible. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area. I certify that I am within my 2-year period of grade retention and have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?

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6. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?
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7. Eligible: I am a military spouse who has relocated or will relocate within 30 days with my active duty sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move to a new active duty assignment. I am exercising my preference eligibility to positions within the local commuting area of the new duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of the new duty location.

NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's relocation to the new permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the geographical area of the PCS orders. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's new duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2: MSPs using eligibility EO 13473 cannot be appointed until they have relocated with the military sponsor to the new duty station.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/USAStaffing/DD_3145-4_Military_Spouse_PPP_SelfCertification_Checklist_v2.pdf  
PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist. .

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?



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8. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?
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9. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion? You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. (limit characters)
10. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and are applying a for a promotion?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).


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11. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and have held a position at or above the target grade for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).

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12. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans preference?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Are you a former Federal employee who has retired and is receiving an annuity either under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)?
NOTE: If you are receiving a temporary medical disability retirement OR are a retired Military Service Member your response should be NO.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Position Title position with Defense Contract Management Agency. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the letter that BEST describes the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess in order to minimally qualify for this position. Read all the statements completely before making your selection.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Provide ammunition and explosive safety program oversight to ensure defense contractor compliance with contractual safety requirements.
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3. Identify existing or potential hazards associated with explosives, ammunition, flammable liquids, toxic and reactive chemicals and identify unsafe conditions for ammunition and explosives during production, processing, handling, testing, and storage.
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4. Assess contractor performance of transportation, storage, handling, processing, manufacturing, testing, and disposal of ammunition and/or explosives, pyrotechnics, and propellants.
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5. Review and evaluate contractor ammunition and explosive facilities, procedures, processes and explosive site plans for compliance with contractual safety requirements.
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6. Evaluate safety measures to control or eliminate hazards associated with explosives processing equipment maintenance, facility conditions and quantity-distance limits.
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7. Evaluate and assess compliance with contractual aircraft ground safety requirements.
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8. Evaluate and assess contractor compliance with ammunition and/or explosives safety requirements.
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9. Evaluate and assess contractor compliance with industrial and fire prevention safety requirements.
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10. Ensure contractual safety requirements are adhered to at contractor operated facilities.
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11. Evaluate contractor's safety programs during pre/post award for determination of contractors' ability to comply with contractual safety requirements.
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12. Determine contractor's ability to comply with fire prevention, aircraft ground safety, industrial, ammunition and explosives safety program requirements.
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13. Analyze internal guidance for compliance with contractual explosives manufacturing, assembly, and storage safety requirements.
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14. Provide authoritative technical advice, guidance and assessment in surveillance of contractor safety program compliance.
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15. Comprehensive knowledge of defense acquisition and procurement processes, contractual documents, requirements and operations related to the management of the Contract Safety program to assure contractor compliance with contract requirements.
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16. Evaluate mishap prevention procedures designed to reduce and eliminate accidents and incidents specific to aircraft ground safety, fire prevention, industrial, ammunition and explosives safety.
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17. Recommend aircraft safety measures to control or eliminate hazards associated with aircraft maintenance, hangars, firefighting, fuel handling, and ground operations.
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18. Evaluate mishap prevention procedures for reducing and/or eliminating explosion incidents during manufacturing and assembly of ammunition and/or explosives.
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19. Evaluate fire prevention procedures to reduce fire incidents during product manufacturing/assembly operations and storage.
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20. Evaluate prevention procedures for reducing and/or eliminating accidents and incidents related to explosives manufacturing, assembly, and storage safety.
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21. Evaluate the effectiveness of safety and health programs related to aircraft, industrial, and explosives manufacturing and assembly processes.
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22. Perform detailed analysis on data concerning safety mishaps; serve as the Government representative during accident investigations to determine corrective actions to reduce potential of injury, damage or and/or production delay.
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23. Provide technical guidance on diverse high safety risk and complex hazardous conditions requiring specialized safety, health, and accident prevention approaches.
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24. Recommend changes to agency policies based on application and analysis of Contract Safety policy implementation.
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25. Interpret safety policies for implementation by the workforce.
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26. Conduct audit, risk assessment and/or technical studies for aircraft, industrial and ammunition and explosives safety.
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27. Perform contract safety risk analysis and management functions for accident and/or incident prevention.
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28. Analyze contractual production safety program policies for improvements or recommendations.
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29. Identify and assess risk according to established risk assessment methodologies.
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30. Generate Corrective Action Requests for non-compliant conditions to reduce risk to the Defense Industrial Base, reduce the potential of mishap occurrence and prevent the recurrence of contractor non-compliances.
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