Summary
These positions are with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Chicago Region. The first position is in the Milwaukee Area Office. The second position will report to the Cincinnati Area Office or Cleveland Area Office. The selectee will be expected to report to the assigned office listed above; this is not a remote position. This position is inside the bargaining unit. The official title of this position is Safety and Occupational Health Specialist.
Duties
The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Reviews, observes, and inspects on-site working conditions of Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) applicants and program participants. Identifies, analyzes, evaluates findings, and recommends actions needed to resolve or abate hazardous conditions, exposures, and practices. Provides technical assistance to develop and incorporate effective leveraging strategies into compliance assistance program initiatives, ensuring that such initiatives are consistent with agency strategic plan and customer service goals. Presents training and/or outreach materials, evaluates the outcomes of such efforts, and reports the outcomes in relation to the strategic plan and customer service goals. Provides on-going technical assistance developing and incorporating effective leveraging strategies for outreach program initiatives, ensuring that such initiatives are consistent with the Agency's strategic plan, Regional operations plan, and unit goals. Aids in identifying areas of intervention based on analysis of data and needs assessments, recommends intervention strategies, program evaluation and impact measures. Coordinates outreach efforts for, and works with, small businesses regarding the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA). Fosters creative partnerships with workers, employers, other federal agencies, insurance companies, safety, and health professional groups, trade associations, and others interested in improving workplace conditions. Describes and explains OSHA national programs and policies to the general public, associations, etc. Coordinates responses, and interacts with other Federal, State, and local agencies. Plans, develops, and implements the Regional Office external training program to and in conjunction with regional staff and a variety of stakeholders.
Education
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040702 USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer experience, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.