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USDA Forest Service

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, GS-0018-09/11


Announcement Number:
12-05100000-4478DP-mfs
Application Deadline:
03/02/2012
Eureka, California
Open Date:
02/09/2012
Salary Range:
47448.0
74628.0
Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:
Annual
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Time Limit:
Permanent - No time limit
Promotion Potential:
11
Number of Vacancies:
1
Work Schedule:
Full Time




Agency Marketing Statement:


Notes:

  • This position is located on the Six Rivers National Forest in Eureka, California. For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Doris Blackmer at 707-441-3623 or dblackmer@fs.fed.us.

    The Forest Service uses an automated on-line system to fill positions. All application materials that will be used in the qualification evaluation process should be scanned and uploaded with your application; i.e., transcripts, resumes, DD-214, SF-15. Please do not submit any documents outside the electronic process; receipt of such documents outside the online application process will not be considered. As an alternative, you may fax documents directly to AVUE at 1-253-573-9869 and AVUE will scan and upload attachments to your application. When faxing documents to AVUE, be sure to provide your full name, the vacancy announcement number, and the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

    All supporting documentation required to determine basic eligibility and/or to support a claim for veterans preference (i.e., transcripts, DD-214, SF-15, Veterans Affairs statement re: percent of disability, etc.) must be received no later than the closing date of the announcement.

    Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Resources Management (HRM) at 877-372-7248.

    Applicants are encouraged to highlight accomplishments that are specific to the duties and specialized experience requirements of this position. Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. Work history should contain sufficient information to validate qualifications and the specialized experience claimed.

    We expect to make a final job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications.

    This position is being advertised as a Career Ladder. Target Grade is a GS-11. Position may be filled as career ladder or could be filled at full performance level.

    This position is being advertised concurrently under Merit Promotion (Open to Status Eligibles, Government-wide) vacancy announcement 12-05100000-4478G-mfs. Only one position will be filled. Applicants must submit a separate application for each announcement.

    If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include your name and the announcement number on all documents.

Duties:

  • Serves as the safety advisor for implementation of safety programs for the assigned facility.
  • Provides technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects. Provides guidance, motivation, technical advice, leadership, information, and assistance on financial support.
  • Monitors compliance with program requirements. Conducts program assessments and prepares reports necessary to program continuity and reporting. Identifies problems and negotiates corrective action concerning programmatic issues and basic financial management of the site.
  • Coordinates, shares, and disseminates safety program and/or implementation information to appropriate program participants, project officers, etc.
  • Formulates guidance and instructions for various safety policy decisions. Provides advisory services to those entities implementing the policy. Ensures appropriate dissemination of the guidance to ensure consistency throughout the assigned area of responsibility.


Contact Information:

ASC HRM Contact Center
877-372-7248
866-338-3024