Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's safety, occupational health, environmental management, industrial hygiene, and fire protection programs at SAO facilities, in the metro-Boston area, and to provide oversight of safety programs at SAO’s remote facilities in Arizona, Hawaii, and Greenland in support of the Smithsonian Institution's overall safety and occupational health goals and practices.

Job Description

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after- competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. For this position specialized experience is defined as experience planning, implementing, and evaluating the requirements of a safety and occupational health program for work activities and environments. Experience must also include developing occupational safety guidance; training personnel on safety-related topics; applying safety and occupational health laws; inspecting workplaces for compliance and hazards; investigating incidents, reviewing designs, drawings and safety plans; conducting ergonomic assessments; and maintaining safety-related databases. Education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience. 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.