Safety And Occupational Health Manager

Duties:

• Serve as the Manager for the Special Programs Command, reporting to the CMO Director, overseeing a range of high safety risks due to industrial activities involving civilian and military personnel in contractor facilities across the CMO's Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Act as the technical subject matter expert (SME) in ammunition and explosives safety, as well as aircraft ground safety, with a focus on minimizing risks to the government.
• Responsible for preventing injuries to government employees and avoiding damage to government property, thereby preventing productivity losses. Investigates major occupational safety, health, and equipment accidents.
• Ensure internal and external customers within the Department of Defense (DoD) SAP/SCI communities receive top-tier functional, technical, and professional support.
• Evaluate ammunition, explosives, and aircraft ground safety conditions for current and future defense contractors, service providers, and manufacturers of defense weapon systems and components.
• Maintain focus on a global network of defense contractors, with direct and indirect interactions within the DoD and other government agencies involved in SAP/SCI acquisitions.
• Apply contract administration and safety policies to mitigate risks from high safety hazards created by industrial activities at contractor facilities.
• Participate in meetings, briefings, and coordination with DCMA and other government agencies regarding Contract Safety.
• Provide technical guidance on complex safety and health issues, including clarifying safety standards.
• Analyze mishap data to identify trends, causal factors, and implement necessary controls to eliminate high-risk industrial safety and health hazards.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Security Requirements: Position is Critical Sensitive, requiring a Top Secret Security Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Appointment is subject to favorable suitability or fitness determination.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt.
• Drug Testing: Required.
• Financial Filing: Required.

Qualifications:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, typically gained at the GS-11 or NH-02 grade level or equivalent in federal service, military, or private sector.
• Specialized experience includes:
  • Development and implementation of a risk-based Contract Safety Surveillance Program.
  • Knowledge and application of safety policies and procedures to mitigate risks in the defense industrial base.
  • Performance of risk management functions across various safety disciplines (ammunition, aviation, industrial) for accident prevention.
  • In-depth knowledge of safety laws, regulations, and procedures for resolving occupational safety and health matters.

Additional Information:

• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• Incentives: Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be authorized.
• Trial/Probationary Period: May be required.
• Certifications: DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner 2 certification is required within the specified timeframes. Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) must be achieved every 2 years.

Key Essential Position:

• This is a Key Essential Position, meaning the incumbent cannot vacate the position during national emergencies without significantly impairing the Plant Clearance Center’s ability to function effectively.

How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be assessed based on your qualifications for the following competencies:

• Ammunition and Explosives
• Compliance Inspection
• Risk Management
• Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Hazard Control

Required Documents:

1. Resume: Must include your name, contact information, dates of employment, and detailed duties performed. Ensure the resume is in a simple format and includes work schedule, hours worked per week, and employment dates.
2. Veteran's Documents (if applicable): DD214, SF-15 Form, VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge.