Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Occupational Safety & Health Program Manager perform duties as a senior SME that execute occupational safety and/or health related to unit safety rep, confined space, fall protection, weapons & explosives, laser, radiation safety, respiratory protection, occupational & environmental health, and radioactive material Responsibilities Manage programs related to occupational safety/health and provide oversight and guidance to aspects of such programs executed by assigned units, ensuring operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs Assess and evaluate program effectiveness as required by program directives, document outcomes, and formulate recommendations in comprehensive formal reports and oversee corrective actions of deficient program elements. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of the program ensuring familiarity with the most current relevant regulations, technical orders, industry standards, and the specific nature and scope of program-related work performed within the organization. Conduct regular official communications and meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, foster collaboration, exchange critical information, and ensure all parties are aligned with the program's objectives and progress. Executes sundry other duties necessary and proper for the effective and efficient execution of the organizational workload. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience which includes expert technical support and guidance to all personnel within the organization, ensuring they have the necessary resources and knowledge to efficiently execute their duties and contribute to the program's success. Identify the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Conduct, plan, and coordinate specialized studies and projects related to the program. Refine existing work methods and techniques to support the mitigation, containment, and abatement of deficient or hazardous conditions that pose a risk to the safety and health of employees. Respond to program-related incidents or deficiencies resulting from external inspections and formulate corrective action plans.Support mishap investigations by providing expert technical input and analysis. Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert level knowledge of organizational operations, directives, protocols, procedures, applicable technical/process orders, and the specific nature of operations in the organization relating to occupational safety and/or health programs such as unit safety representative, confined space, fall protection, weapons & explosives safety, laser safety, radiation safety, respiratory protection, occupational & environmental health, and radioactive material control. 2. Knowledge of occupational safety and health programs and related regulations, policies, and consensus standards. Knowledge and application of occupational safety and health practices and principals such as risk management, job hazard analysis, and methods to control hazards and exposures. 3. Ability to independently administer applicable programs in an efficient, compliant, and effective manner; to advise managers, supervisors, and workers on matters of compliance, policy, and operations (including interpretating complicated, vague, or broad policies, directives, and regulations); to exercise sound judgment, to prioritize work so as to minimize adverse impact and maximize resources; and to advise others when existing policies, regulations, procedures, or directives are unclear or inadequate. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret requirements; apply requirements to existing and new situations; recognize and break down problems; devise solutions; and address gaps in knowledge or regulation. 4. Knowledge of military/Air Force/AFMC/AFSC depot maintenance workload, directives, procedures, and processes, to include technical orders, process orders, drawings, etc. Skill in using information systems that store applicable technical data. 5. Ability to identify, analyze, interpret, and relay complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate courses of action, make data-driven decisions, and communicate information by oral and written means. 6. Ability to represent the organization internally and externally, both orally and in written correspondence, including the ability to attend meetings and give presentations necessary for the execution of weapons safety and other duties. Ability to resolve conflicts and establish effective working relationships using interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and to develop materials to relay and memorialize matters of importance or to fulfill regulatory/reporting requirements. Ability to negotiate complicated issues and gain cooperation through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Knowledge of publications requirements and ability to carry out duties associated with publications development, review, and remediation. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.