Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
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Job Location:
Folsom, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 67741 - 120157
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Folsom California; Sacramento California; Santa Nella California
Serves as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist for the Regional Construction Office. Major duties include:
- Reviews applicable construction plans and specifications for adequacy of safety provisions and inclusion of safety requirements for the features to be constructed.
- Prepares and instructs on safety information to train and motivate field and office personnel in accident prevention concepts practices and techniques.
- Regularly inspects all phases of construction for observance of safety standards codes and practices.
- Consults with field supervisors and initiates action to remove all possible safety hazards and follows up to ascertain status of corrective action.
- Prepares reports of safety monitoring activities.
- Investigates accidents resulting in loss or damage to Government or contractors property and/or injury to their personnel while on the job.
- Conducts periodic industrial type noise evaluation and ventilation studies.
Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
You must be suitable for federal employment determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
You will be required to serve a probationary period. Refer to the Additional Information setion for more information.
Qualifications
In order to be rated as qualified for this position the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.
To qualify at the GS-9 you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-7 level in federal service having demonstrated experience performing periodic onsite surveys; preparing or revising safety instructions and guidelines; advising personnel of appropriate safety and occupational health measures; investigating mishaps obtaining statements from witnesses; recording circumstances of mishaps and extent of injuries; preparing final report(s) of findings. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having a Masters or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in safety or occupational health fields or other related fields such as safety occupational health industrial hygiene occupational medicine toxicology public health mathematics physics chemistry biological sciences engineering and/or industrial psychology OR LL.B. OR J.D. if related. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.
To qualify at the GS-11 you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-9 level in federal service having demonstrated experience conducting safety inspections at construction project sites pertaining to heavy construction and equipment operations; identifying and controlling hazardous and unsafe construction operations/construction site conditions; ensuring compliance with safety and occupational health policies and regulations; investigating construction accidents resolving safety hazards with field engineers construction representatives and construction contractors. You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having a PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in safety or occupational health fields or other related fields such as safety occupational health industrial hygiene occupational medicine toxicology public health mathematics physics chemistry biological sciences engineering and/or industrial OR LL.M. if related. You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.
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; religious; 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.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements including any selective placement factors if applicable by 02/06/2026.
Education
This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the Universitys Registrars office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience if applicable. For additional info refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.
Additional information
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
If otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive.
If otherwise eligible and qualified you may request consideration for a Superior Qualifications Appointment. For information visit: OPM Fact Sheet.
Related non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual at managerial discretion providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations 630). For information visit: Creditable Service for Annual Leave
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including applicant rights and responsibilities please visit position is designated as a LOW RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). OR MODERATE RISK Public Trust if selected for the Folsom CA duty station requiring a Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Go to:
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Salary tables: GS Locality Pay Tables
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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 Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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