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Summary As a Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, directing, developing, evaluating, validating, and improving facility safety and health, and programs for all Federally owned and leased buildings within the NCR. Location of position: OSH Section, Environment and Fire Protection Branch, Facilities Management and Service Programs Division, Washington D.C. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Plans, manages, and directs facility safety OSH Programs within the NCR area of geographic responsibility which are designed to ensure incorporation of efficient and effective program provisions for GSA controlled facilities, and GSA employees. Establishes and maintains a viable facility safety program for the protection of the Federal workforce and visitors within GSA-owned and leased buildings, vehicles, and alternate worksites against injuries or illnesses resulting from unsafe work conditions, processes, practices, or the use of hazardous agents. Establishes plans and procedures for monitoring the occupational safety and health program administered by GSA Service Center Managers, NCR PBS Division Directors and other GSA Services. Applies a thorough knowledge of OSH, Facility Safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental policies, practices, and principles. Provides consultation and assistance to all levels of line and staff management. Develops and applies a systematic approach to identifying and solving OSH problems through inspections and medical monitoring, encouraging employee participation in loss control methods such as awareness of hazards associated with warehousing, chemical handling/storage, vehicle operations, Child Care Center Facility Safety, and hazard identification and abatement. Utilizes GSA personnel and contract services, schedules surveys of Federally owned and controlled building and GSA worksites to assess for OSH and environmental hazards including adequacy of ventilation, condition of electrical system, walking and working surfaces, protective devices, noise levels, exposure to mechanical parts, lighting, work station design, and IAQ indicators. Evaluates safety and environmental conditions identified during surveys and assessments, and recommends appropriate action based on feasibility, cost, disruption of Federal agencies and program priorities. Attends and participates in meetings of union and management committees for the purpose of providing interface between employees and management concerning matters of OSH and environmental issues and for evaluating suggestions for improving facility safety and environmental programs. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets tracking systems data and renders technical reports concerning program improvements, status of corrective actions, and methods or program improvements to reduce employee lost-time rates. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 salary range starts at $ 139,964per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is serving as the technical expert responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating safety and occupational health and safety programs for commercial, public, or government office buildings. This experience includes: Interpreting and implementing guidelines, standards, policies and engineering criteria for safety programs; Reviewing project plans, specifications, and designs in order to advise on safety issues for construction and repair and alterations projects; Conducting risk analysis of building operations to develop solutions that ensure a safe environment for occupants and comply with applicable life and safety codes; Evaluating performance and providing recommendations for life and work safety programs to ensure compliance with relevant fire safety and safety and occupational health laws and regulations; and Managing inspections of buildings and work space to ensure compliance with applicable work safety codes, policies, regulations and laws. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. If you are eligible under Merit Promotion, you may also apply under Vacancy Announcement #WP-2024-0258. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.