SAFETY ENGINEER (RECENT GRADUATE)

Summary

This position is located in U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Appointee must sign a DOL Pathways Recent Graduate Program Participant Agreement.

The entire duration of the Recent Graduate Appointment constitutes a trial period.

All applicants may be required to provide a writing sample at the interview.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Duties are performed with a higher level of supervision in a developmental capacity designed to prepare for the next grade level. As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex.

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.

Compiles and prepares a variety of recurring reports as directed by the specialist's supervisor.

Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of evidence supporting the agency's findings of safety and occupational health violations where the employer contests the inspection results.

Prepares final report or assigned portion of report, showing apparent violations, and recommends penalties and abatement dates.

Recommends strategies and techniques for resolving unsafe or hazardous conditions.

Studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.

Reviews safety activities for evidence of compliance with prescribed safety requirements.

Communicates with various parties at inspected worksites.

Assists in investigating mishaps resulting in fatalities or injuries and serious incidents.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - May be required for office support, trainings or meetings.

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.