Safety Technician
Conducts workstation evaluations to identify specific problem areas involving how an employee interacts with their workspace environment. Coordinates contingency telecommunication device testing. Aids the Safety Specialist in the preparation, filing and processing of submissions of findings and correction/remediation data and with the reporting associated with the environmental tours programs and activities such as Annual Workplace Evaluation, Weekly Environmental Rounds and Safety and Sanitation Rounds. Manages the Safety and Health fund control point. Supports Safety and Health functions in the execution of Fiscal Year End activities in financial management functions, provides tracking information and assists management and program managers in the budget preparation process. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:
00am-4:
30pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Safety Technician/PD10782A 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, 07/10/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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. Preferred
Experience:
Knowledge of investigative techniques relative to ergonomic evaluations to identify problem areas involving how an employee interacts with their workspace environment. Some knowledge on conducting safety inspections of VANCHCS properties, including leased property, for fire safety, risk evaluation and hazard prevention in coordination with other subject matter experts that meet or exceed recommend time intervals. Some knowledge in the area of inspections, interviews and evaluations when unsafe reports are filed. Some knowledge on how to communicate with and make notification to appropriate authority when immediate intervention is required. Some knowledge on preparing responses to OSHA on, reports or alleged reports of unsafe or unhealthy conditions and other agencies as required. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
(1) identifying, preventing, or eliminating safety hazards in work methods or environment conditions; or (2) safety training or promotion. Such experience must have provided a practical knowledge or occupational and environmental safety hazards, survey techniques, and control and preventive methods. OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the specialized experience required for the GS-07 level one (1) full year of graduate education or internship only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position, such as safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, or other directly related subjects that provided the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. OR Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-07. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Compliance InspectionProblem SolvingRisk ManagementTechnical Competence 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:
Standing, walking, stooping, climbing, bending and lifting of some light items of equipment up to 40 pounds such as storage containers and boxes. 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; 8:
00am-4:
30pm Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Safety Technician/PD10782A 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, 07/10/2020. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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. Preferred
Experience:
Knowledge of investigative techniques relative to ergonomic evaluations to identify problem areas involving how an employee interacts with their workspace environment. Some knowledge on conducting safety inspections of VANCHCS properties, including leased property, for fire safety, risk evaluation and hazard prevention in coordination with other subject matter experts that meet or exceed recommend time intervals. Some knowledge in the area of inspections, interviews and evaluations when unsafe reports are filed. Some knowledge on how to communicate with and make notification to appropriate authority when immediate intervention is required. Some knowledge on preparing responses to OSHA on, reports or alleged reports of unsafe or unhealthy conditions and other agencies as required. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
(1) identifying, preventing, or eliminating safety hazards in work methods or environment conditions; or (2) safety training or promotion. Such experience must have provided a practical knowledge or occupational and environmental safety hazards, survey techniques, and control and preventive methods. OR Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the specialized experience required for the GS-07 level one (1) full year of graduate education or internship only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position, such as safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, or other directly related subjects that provided the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. OR Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-07. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Compliance InspectionProblem SolvingRisk ManagementTechnical Competence 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:
Standing, walking, stooping, climbing, bending and lifting of some light items of equipment up to 40 pounds such as storage containers and boxes. 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:
0019 Safety Technician - Salary Range:
$52,759 to $68,581 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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