Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Aviation) (Title 5) (Permanent)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Aviation) (Title 5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T7100000 and is part of the VA MTC, National Guard.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 Civilian Position - You must be a United States Citizen in order to be eligible for this position.

NOTE: This advertisement will close after receiving 10 qualified applications

Duties

As a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Aviation) (Title 5), GS-0018-12, you will perform the below duties:

1. Provides technical advice to the Airfield Manager and his staff, commanders and staff of aviation units, and individual aviators regarding safety policies, practices, and procedures. Provides interpretation of technical and general/vague criteria to assist in the formulation of appropriate control measures. Represents the Senior Safety Director and Airfield Manager at various meetings, seminars, and conferences to provide technical guidance and assistance for the integration of safety criteria into risk management plans and operation directives. Assesses daily flight and ground operations to identify and mitigate risks to human and materiel resources and develop on-the-spot methods and techniques to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions. Disseminates and provides guidance on safety-off light, safety alerts, safety-of-use, and safety maintenance messages. Assists supervisors in achieving the highest degree of compliance with accident prevention goals and objectives. Observes flight operations, aviation control operations, ground operations, and facilities within airfield to assess safety compliance, identifies operational, policy, or systemic issues and effects appropriate corrective action.
2. Plans and conducts surveys and analysis of airfield facilities and operations to evaluate program effectiveness and degree of compliance with applicable mandates, standards, and directives; to develop changes or modifications to work processes and equipment; to recommend solutions to resolve conflicts in safety criteria; and to develop abatement plans to engineer out or control hazards. Conducts hazard risk analysis of each deficiency and assigns the appropriate risk assessment code. Conducts opening and closing briefings with personnel in charge of facilities and operations to discuss the findings and recommendations. Prepares final reports that outline the deficiencies noted and method of abatement.
3. Conducts accident investigations and serves as a technical advisor on investigation boards to determine and analyze contributing factors, systems defects, command climate issues, performance errors, standard failures, and establishes corrective actions for each appropriate level of command having an effect. Identifies accident trends and analyze information to provide technical reports that outline risk assessments and control measures to reverse or eliminate adverse trends. Investigates operational hazard reports submitted to assess the identified hazard and method of correction. Conducts trend analysis on accident data and provide commanders and managers an executive summary with countermeasures and/or the way ahead.
4. Develops material, schedules, coordinates, and conducts airfield safety council meetings, airspace and airfield safety briefings, safety training classes, and professional development classes. Initiates and executes educational activities and promotes safety awareness at safety council meetings, develop and disseminate posters, articles, safety grams, newsletters, and brochures. Ensures safety alerts are developed and disseminated for extremely high- and high-risk issues.
5. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

WHO CAN APPLY:

GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within Virginia National Guard.

GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG.

GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience, education or training which involves development, organization, and execution of the Airfield Pre-Accident Prevention Program, Wildlife Hazard Management Program, Flightline Driving Training Program, foreign object debris (FOD) management, hazard log tracking and management, risk management and analysis, and airfield inspections and checks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience providing technical advice to the Airfield Manager and his staff, commanders and staff of aviation units, and individual aviators regarding safety policies, practices, and procedures.
2. Experience planning and conducting surveys and analysis of airfield facilities and operations to evaluate program effectiveness and degree of compliance with applicable mandates, standards, and directives; to develop changes or modifications to work processes and equipment; to recommend solutions to resolve conflicts in safety criteria; and to develop abatement plans to engineer out or control hazards.
3. Experience conducting accident investigations and serves as a technical advisor on investigation boards to determine and analyze contributing factors, systems defects, command climate issues, performance errors, standard failures, and establishes corrective actions for each appropriate level of command having an effect.
4. Experience developing material, schedules, coordinates, and conducts airfield safety council meetings, airspace and airfield safety briefings, safety training classes, and professional development classes.

Education

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)).

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12542338
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  
  You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO
  
  Phone
  
  000000000
  
  Email
  
  ng.va.vaarng.list.ngva-guard-tech-jobs@Army.mil
  
  Address
  
  VA MTC
  
  Bldg 467
  
  Blackstone, VA 23824
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: SF50 for current Federal Technicians.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12542338

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO

Phone

000000000

Email

ng.va.vaarng.list.ngva-guard-tech-jobs@Army.mil

Address

VA MTC

Bldg 467

Blackstone, VA 23824

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request