Safety Technician

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Business Operations Flight on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Duties

• This position resides in the Business Operations Flight, reporting directly to the Flight Chief. Serves as the primary Division Safety Program Administrator (SPA) for the Food Service Branch (FSB), executing safety program compliance and accident prevention initiatives. Conducts and documents mandatory quarterly facility inspections to identify safety hazards, evaluate operations, and ensure compliance with occupational health standards. Directs annual safety inspections in coordination with the 18 FSS SPA and the 18th Wing Safety Office. Coordinates prompt corrective actions for identified safety hazards or violations. Monitors and documents facility maintenance issues, ensuring facility managers report and resolve deficiencies in a timely manner. Investigates on-the-job accidents, performs root-cause analyses on workplace injuries, and tracks near-miss incidents to prevent recurrence. Administers preventive measures, including safety and remedial training for on-site personnel. Ensures prompt reporting of all accidents, incidents, and investigation findings to the Flight Chief, base ground safety office, and any other required offices. Manages work requests and safety records for all FSB facilities. Initiates, tracks, and coordinates facility maintenance and safety-related work orders to completion. Maintains communication with work center managers, facility managers, and external agencies (such as Civil Engineering and Fire Department) regarding safety and maintenance statuses. Assists supervisors with shop safety program administration and conducts routine spot inspections. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13043557

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/09/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Qualifying Experience: Must have experience working in maintenance, facility management, and overall basic knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Practices and/or familiarity with Base Safety Regulations. Must have knowledge of safety and occupational health concepts, principles, practices, procedures, techniques, standards, orders, and directives. Must have the ability and experience in performing mishap investigations and other investigations related to unsafe practices, identifying/analyzing causal factors, and recommending actions to prevent recurrences. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare and present reports, briefings, and investigation results to all levels of the organization. Must have a valid SOFA driver's license. Base Safety certification highly desirable but not required. Condition(s) of Employment: Must satisfactorily complete a Tier Level 1 background investigation. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/09/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .