Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist at the Chief Joseph Dam Operating Project assisting on all safety program, compliance issues, and activities.
Duties
Assist the Senior Project Safety specialist to plan, develop and implement a comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene program.
Coordinates, and executes a safety program to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Agency safety laws and regulations.
Provide advice to the Operations Project Manager and subordinate staff for all safety and industrial hygiene related matters.
Coordinate required site safety inspection activities.
Employs knowledge of Operation and Maintenance, and general industry work practices and methods to research, interpret and appropriately apply safety laws, regulations and policies.
Develop and implement an ongoing safety training program for the Project workforce.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.