Safety & Occup Hlth Mgr (Chief Safety)
The incumbent is responsible to perform all Supervisory functions to include the assessment determination of staffing levels required to support the Safety and Occupational Health Program. The incumbent is fully responsible for developing position descriptions, performance standards and competencies, initiating recruitment efforts, evaluating, interviewing and selecting qualified candidates to fill vacancies within the Safety and Occupational Health Office. The incumbent will complete all formal performance evaluations of subordinate staff and competency assessments to identify developmental and training opportunities. The incumbent will also identify developmental and training needs for employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. The incumbent of this position has full delegated authority and responsibility for the planning, coordination, operation and internal evaluation of the AVAHCS Occupational Safety and Health Program. The incumbent will provide administrative and policy direction to Service Chiefs and supervisors throughout the AVAHCS as well as providing expert advice and counsel to all members of the Executive Leadership Team including the Health Care System Director. Incumbent will make and or approving selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions; hear and resolve group grievances or serious employee complaints; and review and approve serious disciplinary actions (e.g., suspensions) involving nonsupervisory subordinates. Incumbent exercises delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of the Safety and Occupational Health Program and associated program segments such as the Green Environmental Management Program, Respiratory Protection and Monitoring Program, Stored Energy Management and Protection Program and Material Safety Program, Fire Safety and Training Program each of which is managed through separately The incumbent may also serve on Network and National committees or boards on matters related to Safety and Occupational Health. Incumbent directs the management of the inventory management listing (EIL) and records of inspection and calibration for all equipment to include portable fire extinguishment equipment. Directs oversight for the proper inspection, maintenance, hydrostatic testing and re-charging and documentation of all types of fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems and ensures they remain in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, TJC and VA regulations. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties to include the development and maintenance of historical documents for the AVAHCS related to the location of hazardous materials such as lead based paint and asbestos and the disposition of general and other hazardous materials in perpetuity as required by The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), enacted in 1976, which is the principal federal law in the United States governing the disposal of solid waste and hazardous waste Incumbent direct the planning, preparation and implementation of facility specific employee training via VA-Talent Management System(VA-TMS) according to applicable standards and regulations on a variety of safety and occupational health subjects including, safety, electrical safety. fall protection, slips/trips, and falls, fire, vehicle, chemical, biological or physical safety, environmental, indoor air quality, and various laboratory safety needs or ventilation requirements. Incumbent directs the collection, analysis, trending, and reporting of workplace accident/illness data to the Environment of Care Committee, Employee Health Physician, and Human Resources Management Services Office of Workers Compensational Program (OWCP) Specialist. .Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (08:
00am - 04:
30pm) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Safety & Occup Hlth Mgr (Chief Safety)/PD061590 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/03/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Experience in the field of safety and occupational health within a healthcare environment. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented in your resume to receive credit. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, and principles to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; developing safety and occupational health standards, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies; identifying potential hazards and working with other occupational field professionals such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse; and developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Accident InvestigationAdministration and ManagementHazardous MaterialsPlanning and EvaluatingPublic Safety and Security Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work involves the frequent performance of surveys and onsite visits necessitating prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and working in awkward positions. Duties also require work outdoors during inclement weather. Duties of the position require considerable walking. climbing. prolonged standing. and crouching. while carrying sampling equipment and measuring devices. Personal protective equipment must often times be worn. The incumbent is required to drive motor vehicles. Occasional travel is required. Work Environment:
Is frequently exposed to mechanical hazards ranging from power tools to operating machinery and chemical and biological hazards while performing laboratory and maintenance shop surveys and testing. The incumbent is exposed to a variety of potential health hazards and uncomfortable work situations, which may be physically taxing. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday (08:
00am - 04:
30pm) Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Safety & Occup Hlth Mgr (Chief Safety)/PD061590 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/03/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is:
Experience in the field of safety and occupational health within a healthcare environment. NOTE:
Experience must be fully documented in your resume to receive credit. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, and principles to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements; developing safety and occupational health standards, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies; identifying potential hazards and working with other occupational field professionals such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse; and developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Accident InvestigationAdministration and ManagementHazardous MaterialsPlanning and EvaluatingPublic Safety and Security Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
The work involves the frequent performance of surveys and onsite visits necessitating prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and working in awkward positions. Duties also require work outdoors during inclement weather. Duties of the position require considerable walking. climbing. prolonged standing. and crouching. while carrying sampling equipment and measuring devices. Personal protective equipment must often times be worn. The incumbent is required to drive motor vehicles. Occasional travel is required. Work Environment:
Is frequently exposed to mechanical hazards ranging from power tools to operating machinery and chemical and biological hazards while performing laboratory and maintenance shop surveys and testing. The incumbent is exposed to a variety of potential health hazards and uncomfortable work situations, which may be physically taxing. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0018 Safety and Occupational Health Management - Salary Range:
$96,117 to $124,955 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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