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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Compliance Assistance Specialist)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration · Department of Labor

Safety and Occupational Health Management

Salary
$106,437–$144,694/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Albany, New York; Buffalo, New York; Syracuse, New York
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Apply by
Oct 9, 2026
Category
Safety and Occupational Health Management

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Summary

These positions are with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) New York Region. Selectees will be able to choose their duty station from the following locations: Albany, New York Buffalo, New York Syracuse, New York The selectee will be expected to report to one of the assigned office listed above; this is not a remote position. These positions are inside the bargaining unit.

Duties

The major duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: Describes and explains OSHA national programs and policies to the general public, associations, etc. Promotes voluntary compliance; keeps the public aware of changes in the safety and occupational health field; makes speeches, serves on panels at seminars, conferences, and safety and health council meetings. Plans, develops, and implements the Regional Office (RO) external training and education program, providing for or personally conducting outreach sessions on new standards, directives, and other topics of current interest, both independently and in conjunction with stakeholders (such as employer and employee organizations). The program is designed to enhance compliance assistance activities and to impact workplace conditions of targeted populations. Develops and maintains liaison with agency stakeholders. Represents OSHA RO at meetings of labor organizations, trade and industry associations, and other groups interested in occupational safety and health. Serves as a resource for such stakeholders within the RO jurisdiction on various agency programs or local initiatives. Prepares responses to Congressional inquiries regarding local compliance assistance efforts and issues. Aids in identifying areas of intervention based on analysis of data and needs assessments, recommends intervention strategies, program evaluation and impact measures. Collaborates with the OSHA Training Institute (OTI), Technical Support (including SLTC), the National Office, and other Compliance Assistance Specialists to identify existing training and compliance assistance materials and develop original materials as needed.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

How you will be evaluated

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13076545 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Customer Service Education and Training Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Technical Competence The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

About this listing

Occupational Safety and Health Administration has 7 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Albany, New York and 2 other locations. See all Occupational Safety and Health Administration listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $106,437 to $144,694 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 9 days, from Sep 30, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Among currently open Safety and Occupational Health Management postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 3 days.

Who can apply: federal employees eligible for career transition programs and employees of the hiring agency. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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