Job 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 a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 316th Wing Safety Office. They develop designs and plans for the 316th Wing's explosive, occupational, and flight safety for Joint Base Andrews (JBA) - Naval Air Facility Washington.

Job Description

This position is Centrally Managed by the Safety Career Field. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Safety & Occupational Health Management Series 0018 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes management of laws, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of safety and occupational health requirements sufficient to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a diverse safety and occupational health program and advise key managerial personnel on courses of action affecting facility operations, work operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, nuclear surety and explosives safety (e.g., identifying, evaluating, and controlling a wide variety of nuclear surety and/or explosives hazards related to the full range of work operations) etc., which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel, equipment, and the mission. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues as they relate to the military installation occupational safety program; the requirements, methods, and techniques of accident/mishap investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems, and formal reporting procedures; and risk assessment methods and techniques for evaluation of safety and occupational health risks. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of federal, DoD, USAF and USSF safety and health requirements, methods, techniques, and procedures which includes: Environmental Safety, Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety, Weapons, Space, and Nuclear Safety. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 5. Knowledge in conducting mishap investigations; analyzing and evaluating hazardous conditions; preparing reports and recommendations and addressing risk assessment methods and techniques for safety code compliance. 6. Knowledge of organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of the employing organization to identify problems and develop innovative solutions; and the ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures, plan and organize work. 7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Reports to and is accountable to the Joint Base Andrews Chief of Safety sharing in the overall management of, and direction of the installation safety program. Exercises executive authority for formulating program goals, plans, policies, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of functions under the control of the wing. The incumbent represents JBA on major issues and independently plans, schedules, and carries out programs, keeping the Chief of Safety informed of status. Studies directed by the incumbent are normally reviewed by management officials for potential impact/influence on JBA and command policy objectives and program goals. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 2. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance level. 4. The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. 5. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve"). 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.