safety specialist - Indiantown Gap, United States - Department Of The Army

Description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SAFETY SPECIALIST, Position Description Number
D0695000 and is part of the PA State Safety Office, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.

Duties

As a
Safety Specialist, GS , you will implement plans, policies and procedures to comply with DOD, DA, OSHA and NGB safety regulations and directives.

Plan and conduct periodic and unscheduled surveys and inspections of all ARNG facilities including ammunition storage, warehouse, and equipment maintenance facilities, to determine compliance with OSHA standards.

Serve as a technical representative to State Safety Councils and Committees. Evaluate the effectiveness of organizational safety programs through activity visits. Coordinate with operating activities to provide safety training, and ensures safety awareness throughout the ARNG.

Maintain close liaison with federal, state, municipal, and private industry to obtain safety materials and to facilitate adaptation of industrial safety practices to military methods.

Provide technical assistance in accident investigations. Prepare state safety standards for local implementation, write regulations and prepare safety articles for state publications.

Conduct preliminary reviews of engineering plans for alteration or construction of buildings, structures, maintenance areas, machines or roadways to ensure integration of accident prevention principles (proper lighting, machine guards, ventilation, positioning of ground support equipment, proper placement of safety signs, markings, etc.).

Provide technical guidance and direction to personnel involved in hazardous operations. Coordinate with and provide assistance in the material and Petroleum Activity and DOD Explosive Safety Board inspections. Investigate ARNG employee OSHA/Safety complaints with the Labor Relations Specialist or other SPMO representatives. Survey, inspect, certify, and recertify indoor/outdoor ranges. Present safety budget requirements with justifications to superiors in support of the statewide ARNG safety program.

May oversee the work of one or two employees performing safety functions and perform duties such as, providing on the job training; informing subordinates of agency polices and programs; and identifying developmental and training needs of employees and recommending formal training.

Perform other duties as assigned.