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U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in Kingsport, Tennessee
Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DOD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Kingsport, Tennessee. Responsibilities Applies knowledge of explosive safety, explosive manufacturing, transportation of explosives and highly hazardous materials to identify hazards and minimize risk. Knowledge and experience in emergency operations and response. Participates in policymaking involving explosive safety risk management when regulatory guidance is incomplete. Coordinates with other Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) elements and operating contractors to develop risk reduction strategies. Monitors contractor operations, including developing and maintaining a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Participates in accident investigations to determine root cause(s) and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Establishes and execute the Safety and Occupational Health Program to provide a comprehensive program for all assigned personnel. Applies knowledge of process safety management techniques to identify hazards and minimize risk. Evaluates highly hazardous industrial operations for hazards and risks and ensuring appropriate safety measure in place. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-11: I have one year of specialized experience which includes 1. Advising on explosive safety and occupational health policies. 2. Assisting in accident investigations. 3. Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, or procedures. And 4. Recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions. This position serves as an Safety and Occupational Health Specialist located at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant which is a subordinate installation of JMC. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Installations Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.