SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Cape Canaveral, Florida

Salary Range: $90173 - $139398 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a safety and occupational health specialist, in the safety branch (as code SPP143) at Naval Ordnance Test Unit, field activity of Strategic Systems Programs.
• You will serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert on all SOH programs, policies, and regulations from OSHA, DoD, Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air/Space Force.
• You will develop, implement, and administer a comprehensive SOH program for the Command, ensuring consistent application and enforcement of all policies.
• You will advise senior leadership, supervisors, and employees on effective hazard controls and risk mitigation strategies to prevent mishaps and reduce injuries.
• You will prepare and deliver executive briefings and in-depth reports on program performance, trend analysis, and strategic safety objectives.
• You will plan and conduct independent, in-depth inspections, surveys, and evaluations of Command facilities, industrial work sites, and operations to identify and assess workplace hazards.
• You will analyze new and existing processes, equipment, and construction projects to proactively determine the existence and severity of potential hazards.
• You will evaluate work operations for compliance with all applicable safety standards, principles, and practices, recommending effective abatement actions and corrective procedures.
• You will direct immediate corrective actions in situations of imminent danger to control personnel exposure to hazards.
• You will lead formal investigations for reportable mishaps, including those involving serious injury or significant property damage.
• You will utilize advanced techniques to investigate incidents, obtain witness statements, analyze causal factors, and determine root causes.
• You will compile, analyze, and interpret mishap data to identify trends and develop data-driven recommendations and programs to prevent recurrence.
• You will develop, coordinate, and deliver a comprehensive safety education and training program for all personnel, including supervisors and division safety representatives.
• You will create and present formal training sessions, workshops, and safety campaigns on a wide range of topics, such as hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and mishap prevention.

Qualifications: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing safety and occupational health program management in complex industrial environments by conducting inspections and investigations, analyzing mishap trends, developing policies and objectives, advising leadership and recommending engineering or administrative controls to mitigate hazards. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/safety-and-occupational-health-management-series-0018/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Jonathan Williams : Please include the announcement number in the subject line of the email. Email: jonathan.williams@SSP.NAVY.MIL Phone : 321-399-6025 Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11