Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Safety Internal Operations (NFB) organization of the Safety Office (NF), Chief Administrative Office (N).

A successful candidate in the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Procurement) position will perform procurement safety program leadership and provide support services for a broad range of high hazard functions in the construction, operations and maintenance of a high voltage electrical transmission system.

Duties

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As a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Procurement), you will:

• Lead the Safety Procurement Program: Develop and manage safety procurement processes to ensure all purchased goods, equipment, and contracted services comply with federal, industry, and organizational safety standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NFPA).
• Evaluate Suppliers and Ensure Compliance: Audit vendors, establish prequalification criteria, assess safety performance, and serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor contractor performance and safety compliance.
• Analyze Safety Data and Trends: Collect and evaluate occupational health and safety performance data, track incident trends involving
  procured items, and present findings to leadership to address systemic risks.
• Develop and Deliver Training: Create and present safety training materials for internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring staff
  and vendors understand safety protocols, policies, and program expectations.
• Manage Equipment and Safety Communication Tools: Oversee safety assets (such as simulators and training devices), process
  equipment/PPE requests, handle product recalls, and support digital safety communication tools across internal and external platforms.
• Provide Operational and Inspection Support: Assist with facility and field inspections, serve as a operational backup for safety communications and human/organizational performance managers, and support the update of safety manuals and budgets.

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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:

• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• COR certification must be obtained within 90 days of placement.
• Work may require overnight travel. Some travel is required per year throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.

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 for this position is defined as: 1) administering safety requirements for contracting processes to ensure vendor compliance with occupational health and safety regulations; 2) collecting and analyzing safety data, incident reports, or inspection findings to identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions to leadership or stakeholders; and 3) conducting routine safety inspections, site audits, or program reviews in various work environments.

"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.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

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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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.