Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, Augusta, ME (DE-21-BOS-OSHA-368)
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Augusta, ME.
- Selectee will be expected to report to the Augusta, ME Area Office.
- This position is inside the bargaining unit.
- Additional selections may be made based on the agency's needs
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
GS-07:
Participates as a member of an inspection team led by a higher-graded specialist, and assists in the planning, and conducts a limited segment of a major investigation or a small investigation where the exposure and type of hazard and unsafe working conditions is predictable in advance.
Conducts research and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.
Identifies areas in need of immediate corrective action or conditions which are of imminent danger to life or limb.
Communicates worksite findings with higher-graded specialist or team lead.
Assists in the documentation of conducted portions of investigation to help support a legally sufficient case.
GS-09:
Studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.
Assists in investigating mishaps resulting in fatalities or injuries and serious incidents.
Compiles and prepares a variety of recurring reports as directed by the specialist's supervisor.
Assists in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews (or independently conducts inspections of business establishments and worksites whose operations are generally characterized by the presence of moderately stable, low-risk processes or some higher hazards or unsafe working conditions or technically difficult operations which are covered by specific written guidelines) in establishments and worksites.
Identifies areas in need of immediate corrective action or conditions which are of imminent danger lo life or limb.
Inspects worksites, machine and equipment operations, environmental conditions, work practices, protective devices and equipment, and safety procedures.
Travel Required
50% or less - To conduct inspections and/or training.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
12 - There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor’s recommendation to the next grade.