Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Specialist)
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Richmond, Virginia, United States,
Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Specialist)
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.Duties
Conducts safety and environmental inspections of the institution and prepares a report for the Environmental and Safety Compliance Administrator’s review.Promotes the adherence of safety policy for the facility.Assist in the training of staff and inmates in the techniques of firefighting, occupational safety and environmental protection.Assist the Safety Administrator or Assistant Safety Administrator in conducting investigations and obtains statements from witnesses and securing physical evidence.Prepares factual written reports for all concerned that will identify the accident, injuries suffered by staff and/or inmates, cost of property damage and offer recommendations to eliminate future accidents.Responsible for developing and conducting safety training classes for the inmate population and staff.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.Salary
$57,983 - $83,438/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Selective Service Requirement:
http://www.sss.govQualifications
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.Education:Major study in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), OR degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.GL-07:
1 full year of graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement.GL-09:
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related.ORExperience:GL-07 and GL-09:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. Experience must be in or related to safety and occupational health.Some examples of the qualifying specialized experience are:GL-07:Experience participating as a member of a survey or inspection team led by a higher graded specialist.Experience studying and reviewing past inspection records to further understanding of the application of technical standards.GL-09:
Experience surveying work to identify and evaluate hazardous and nonhazardous industrial work operations and conditions.Experience analyzing accident and injury reports to discover trends and mishap causes.Combination of Education and Experience:Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.Required Documents
Veterans' Preference Documentation:
Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating honorable discharge.Resume:
showing relevant experience.College transcript:
which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).How to ApplyYour completed application packet must be submitted to the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about federal benefits.
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.Duties
Conducts safety and environmental inspections of the institution and prepares a report for the Environmental and Safety Compliance Administrator’s review.Promotes the adherence of safety policy for the facility.Assist in the training of staff and inmates in the techniques of firefighting, occupational safety and environmental protection.Assist the Safety Administrator or Assistant Safety Administrator in conducting investigations and obtains statements from witnesses and securing physical evidence.Prepares factual written reports for all concerned that will identify the accident, injuries suffered by staff and/or inmates, cost of property damage and offer recommendations to eliminate future accidents.Responsible for developing and conducting safety training classes for the inmate population and staff.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.Salary
$57,983 - $83,438/yearConditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Selective Service Requirement:
http://www.sss.govQualifications
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.Education:Major study in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), OR degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.GL-07:
1 full year of graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement.GL-09:
Master’s or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related.ORExperience:GL-07 and GL-09:
You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. Experience must be in or related to safety and occupational health.Some examples of the qualifying specialized experience are:GL-07:Experience participating as a member of a survey or inspection team led by a higher graded specialist.Experience studying and reviewing past inspection records to further understanding of the application of technical standards.GL-09:
Experience surveying work to identify and evaluate hazardous and nonhazardous industrial work operations and conditions.Experience analyzing accident and injury reports to discover trends and mishap causes.Combination of Education and Experience:Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Special Conditions of Employment Section:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.Required Documents
Veterans' Preference Documentation:
Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating honorable discharge.Resume:
showing relevant experience.College transcript:
which includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).How to ApplyYour completed application packet must be submitted to the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), on the closing date of the vacancy announcement.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about federal benefits.
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