Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Comp Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with Safety and Occupational Health Office located in Charleston, South Cartolina. Responsibilities Performs safety and occupational health investigations, inspections and surveys. Oversees and reports on a variety of standard and recurring programs to maintain employee's safety and health, including hearing conservation program. Develop and provide formal and informal training of employees by covering a variety of standard, general safety and occupational health subjects including mishap prevention, office safety and safe working practices. Utilizes resources to identify training applicable to organizational needs and/or develops training for areas not adequately covered. Develops and executes District evacuation plans and annual rehearsals to educate and exercise employees on quick and orderly egress during an emergency. Conducts independent and moderately complex inspections of organizational elements where exposure and hazards are likely to occur to identify potential threats and hazards before they create damage and/or injury. Prepares safety inspection reports and follow-ups to ensure correction of any discrepancies. Process data, including survey, investigation, and industrial hygiene data, by inputting into safety and medical databases and pull requested reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. GS-0019-09- Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Providing training about general safety and occupational health subjects such as mishap prevention, office safety or safe working practices; AND 2) conducts safety surveys or inspections of buildings, equipment areas or work sites; AND 3) creating accident and incident reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Education Additional Information 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) Safety and Occupational Health Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Relocation incentive may be authorized. Recruitment incentive may be authorized.