Summary

This position is located in the Army National Guard (ARNG) JF-HQ, Aviation and Safety Office (Model A)/Safety and Occupational Health Office (Model B), Ground Safety Section located in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to provide guidance, recommendations and assistance to supervisors and employees regarding established safety methods and techniques.

Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• National Guard & reserves
  
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

CAT 2 - Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Guard or current members of the Texas National Guard. (In-state).

Duties

As a Safety Specialist with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Plans and conducts periodic and unscheduled surveys and inspections of all ARNG facilities including ammunition storage, warehouse, and equipment maintenance facilities, to determine compliance with OSHA standards. Posts notices of unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Assigns risk assessment codes, and prepares abatement plans and time frames of elimination of hazards. Observes work methods and recommends to supervisors/managers corrective measures to eliminate unsafe work practices. Serves as a technical representative to State Safety Councils and Committees. (30%)
• Ensures preparation of graphs, charts, and other informational materials pertaining to accident trends and other aspects of the safety programs. Maintains close liaison with federal, state, municipal, and private industry to obtain safety materials and to facilitate adaptation of industrial safety practices to military methods. May coordinate utilization of laboratories, equipment and safety training materials and/or facilities. (20%)
• Provides technical assistance in accident investigations. Participates in fatality investigations as a team member. Conducts comprehensive investigations in cases of fatal or multiple injury accidents to determine causes and procedures for eliminating a recurrence. Collects, reviews and ensures timely submission of all accident reports to the DA Safety Center and ARNG Safety Office. Codes DA Form 285. Evaluates and analyzes all pertinent accident data toisolate significant facts and trends (seasonal accidents, location of hazards, extent of injuries and property damage, etc.). Plans corrective actions and recommends specific measures to correct unfavorable accident trends. Prepares state safety standards for local implementation, writes regulations and prepares safety articles for state publications. Prepares SOPs pertaining to safety for special military training exercises and coordinates training and appointment of unit or organizational safety personnel. Conducts preliminary reviews of engineering plans for alteration or construction of buildings, structures, maintenance areas, machines or roadways to ensure integration of accident prevention principles (proper lighting, machine guards, ventilation, positioning of ground support equipment, proper placement of safety signs, markings, etc.).Provides technical guidance and direction to personnel involved in hazardous operations. Observes work areas and practices where dangerous conditions or operations exist. Develops safety checklists and distributes such to assist activities in conducting internal safety reviews. (20%)
• Coordinates with and provides assistance in the material and Petroleum Activity and DOD Explosive Safety Board inspections. Coordinates hazardous material movement with the Department of Transportation (DOT). Investigates ARNG employee OSHA/Safety complaints with the Labor Relations Specialist or other HRO representatives. Classifies seriousness of complaint and determines abatement process and time frame. Surveys, inspects, certifies, and recertifies indoor/outdoor ranges. Processes renewal request for nonstandard range waivers. (15%)
• Presents safety budget requirements with justifications to superiors in support of the statewide ARNG safety program. May oversee the work of one or two employees performing safety functions and perform duties such as, providing on the job training; informing subordinates of agency polices and programs; and identifying developmental and training needs of employees and recommending formal training. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.

Area(s) of Consideration:

Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Guard

Current members of the Texas National Guard. (In-state).

Conditions of Employment & Remarks:

• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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.
• 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
• Direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience: At least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-09) experience, education, or training performing periodic/unscheduled inspections of base facilities, warehouses, and equipment maintenance operations and evaluated compliance with applicable regulations and hazard system. Recommended measures and methods to correct safety and occupational health deficiencies. Participated in planning for testing of munitions, and assured integration of explosive safety criteria in testing procedures. Reviewed test implementation directives for inclusion of appropriate safety criteria.Prepared supplements to regulations and manuals for aircraft weapons safety and developed local regulations defining applicable mishap prevention procedures.

OR

A 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

A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience that may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified.

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered.

Education

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

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified. Education and experience is computed by first determining total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11.

If using education to meet minimum qualifications you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts.

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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.

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

• Accountability
• Technical Competence

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.

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• 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 should include the following for related positions held:
  
  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
  
  2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (VA), OF-306, Other (1), Resume, SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, and Transcript
  
  Veterans Preference Information: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. Acceptable documentation may be:
  
  1. A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "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 visiting their website.
  
  4. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".
  
  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. Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https:// webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm
  
  
  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/12432016
  
  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
  
  Human Resources Office
  
  Phone
  
  (000)000-0000
  
  Email
  
  ng.tx.txarng.mbx.hro-applications@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  TX SAO
  
  2200 West 35th St
  
  Austin, TX 78703
  
  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 should include the following for related positions held:

• Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
• Hours worked per week
• To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
• Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (VA), OF-306, Other (1), Resume, SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action, and Transcript

Veterans Preference Information: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "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 visiting their website.

4. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".

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. Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https:// webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm


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/12432016

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

Human Resources Office

Phone

(000)000-0000

Email

ng.tx.txarng.mbx.hro-applications@army.mil

Address

TX SAO

2200 West 35th St

Austin, TX 78703

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