Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5317000 and is part of the WI JFHQ, Wisconsin National Guard. Responsibilities Serves as the State and Occupational Health Specialist in the maintenance of a comprehensive ground and explosives, safety program for the State. The SOH Specialist executes a complex SO&EH program for a broad occupational field involving a wide variety of changing, high risk operations, environmental conditions, and hazardous materials. Identifies high risk hazardous operations and procedures and ensures mitigation countermeasures are effective. Conducts safety and occupational health surveys of offices, storage areas, and industrial areas to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards. Performs or participates in mishap investigations involving Army personnel, equipment, property, or operations. Coordinates with external agencies and prepares and revises safety instructions, guides, and taskers that are relevant to higher Army headquarters, States, contractor, and subordinate installation employees. * This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. * Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of Secret, or appropriate security clearance of the position. May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive, personal, and/or classified or information covered under privacy act laws in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. This position requires training and experience to meet Army PCSOH, PCES credentials (or equivalent) within two (2) years of appointment. Training and experience provide competency of the given occupational series and functions to ensure compliance with the provisions of standard practices for a certificate program as cited in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E2659-18 Standard Practice For Certificate Programs and AR 385-10 training requirements. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain (a) The Army Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health (PCSOH), (b) The Army Professional Certificate in Explosives Safety Level 1 (PCES1), and if responsible for the management of a State Explosives Safety Management Plan IAW AR 385-10, acquisition of (c) The Army Professional Certificate in Explosives Safety Level 2 (PCES2). This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this positions. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare eligibility Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training performing periodic/unscheduled inspections of base facilities, warehouses, and equipment maintenance operations and evaluated compliance with applicable regulations. Demonstrates experience identify and abating workplace hazards. Must have experience with detailed safety inspections in areas such as general maintenance facilities, administrative offices and aviation maintenance facilities. Recommend measures and methods to correct safety and occupational health deficiencies. Reviewed test implementation directives for inclusion of appropriate safety criteria. Candidate must have experience providing technical assistance in mishap investigations. Candidate has experience implementing plans, policies and procedures to comply with DOD, DA, OSHA and NGB safety regulations and directives. Experience providing technical expertise to managers and supervisors in establishing techniques and procedures for the elimination or control of unsafe behaviors, environments and hazards. Experience presenting safety budget requirements with justification to superiors in support of a safety program. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED. If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."