Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Safety East (NFE) or Safety West (NFW) organization of the Safety Office (NF), Chief Administrative Office (N).

A successful candidate in this position will be responsible for planning & carrying out safety & occupational health such as inspection, evaluation, training, & administrative & technical services to management representatives & employees in one or more BPA organizational elements.

Duties

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As a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, you will:

• Participate with the supervisor, technical experts and managers from other organizations, and the Chief Safety Officer in the establishment of safety and occupational health requirements applicable to numerous construction, operation, and maintenance activities.
• Identify, analyze and evaluate a variety of hazards, many involving complex changing work operations, diverse environmental conditions and human-machine relations.
• Direct or oversee the systematic compilation and analysis of mishap data and hazards to property.
• Serve as a trained accident investigator to determine cause of accidents and methods of mitigation.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory (federal, state and local) requirements, applicable consensus standards and BPA policy surrounding the programmatic scope.
• Develop and maintain a hazard-specific, comprehensive, BPA-wide hazard mitigation program sufficient to maintain BPA's leadership as an industry leader in transmission safety.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• The employee must achieve and maintain their permitted access to BPA energized facilities and possess at least a Restricted Electrical Worker Permit.
• Valid State Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-11] in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) analyzing construction plans, investigations, observations and inspections to identify specific procedures to control and eliminate hazardous actions and conditions; and 2) interpreting federal regulations and national consensus standards recommending safe working policies and procedures that meet compliance and provide a safe work environment.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.