Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Safety Procurement)

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

• 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.

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.

Requirements

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.

Education

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

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/account. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application. You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.