Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): North Bend, Oregon
Salary Range: $50460 - $97087 Per Year
Job Summary: Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in North Bend, Oregon, Coos Bay District. This position will cover two districts: Coos Bay & Roseburg. We expect to fill few vacancy/vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. GS-07: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Independently conducts periodic safety inspections where low safety and occupational health risks are anticipated including conducting routine investigative work to identify hazards and possible means of elimination and investigating minor accidents. Determines causal factors and identifies ways of preventing recurrences; (2) Provides technical assistance to investigation team members by ensuring external and internal background information, witnesses, and reports are identified and or available; (3) Analyzes accident and injury reports, studying data to discover trends and mishap causes, and to develop recommendations for eliminating and/or controlling the hazards detected; (4) Develops, coordinates, and conducts a variety of standardized safety training programs (e.g.,First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Material Awareness for First responders and firefighters, Bloodborne Pathogens, off road four wheel drive safety, ATV's, etc.) for managers, supervisors, and employees. Conducts safety training classes to prevent/ reduce common back, eye, and skin injuries; and (5) Assists in developing various reports and working on special projects. Uses advanced automation techniques to integrate and develop special forms and/or means of presenting data so that it will be easily understood, complete and meaningful. OR Education: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct the work of this position such as safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health or another directly related field. OR Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. GS-09: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Applying, safety and occupational health methods and practices sufficient to conduct standard safety inspections and investigate accidents; (2) Conducting surveys to identify and/or evaluate hazardous work operations and conditions; (3) Developing, coordinating, and conducting standardized safety training programs, and/or train and brief managers, supervisors, and employees on occupational safety and health laws, regulations, and guidelines; (4) Obtaining data and information regarding work operations, mishaps, and safety practices; and (5) Communicating with a variety of individuals such as managers, employees, volunteers, and visitors to encourage individuals to observe safety and occupational health regulations and policies. OR Education: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct the work of this position such as safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health or another directly related field OR Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. GS-11: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: (1) Serving as an administrative and technical lead for safety and occupational health programs involving hazards encountered in work operations; (2) Conducting accident investigations to identify causal factors through interviews, study of the sequence of events, and environmental circumstances; (3) Evaluating compliance with safety and occupational health criteria applicable to storage of flammable and hazardous materials, fire protection, ventilation, electrical, water/ gas utilities, and the disposal of waste materials; (4) Devising innovative safety procedures to minimize potential injury and property damage from unsafe conditions and practices; and (5) Communicating with a variety of individuals such as managers, employees, volunteers, visitors, to encourage individuals to observe safety and occupational health regulations and policies. OR Education: Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to conduct the work of this position such as safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health or another directly related field. OR Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. NOTE: Your resume must indicate how you meet this requirement, or you may be found ineligible. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts (official or unofficial). For all levels: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. 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). 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. Work Environment: Work involves a mixture of time in the office, spent traveling and performing field related activities such as inspecting facilities or investigating accidents. May be exposed to a variety of climatic and travel conditions while working in the field. Travel may include flying in small aircraft or helicopters, riding or driving in cars, trucks or off highway vehicles over rugged terrain in remote areas in quickly changing and sometimes hazardous conditions or in extreme hot or cold outdoor temperatures. Additionally, there may be exposure to unusual or potentially dangerous conditions, such as contaminated materials, unexploded ordinance, wild fires, industrial plants with high-frequency noise, scenes of hazardous or toxic material spills and various hazardous chemicals or substances. These environments may require the incumbent to utilize personal protective equipment i.e., metatarsal shoes, hard hat, eye and hearing protection, respirator, and gloves for conducting inspections. The work requires visits to field locations and inspecting working conditions in various remote locations.
How to Apply: THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 05/26/2026. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at Margarette Carter at Mcarter@blm.gov. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the Internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. PLEASE NOTE: If you have access to a public library, State Job Service Office, etc., you should use these resources to apply online. You must follow the steps described below to complete the application process: YOU MUST HAVE OR CREATE A PROFILE IN USAJOBS. Your profile must contain a current resume for submission. See Required Documents section for what to include in your resume. INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is an available tool when you login to your USAJOBS account. Review the Appointment Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility section of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this vacancy announcement. You will ONLY be considered for the appointment eligibilities that you selected. You must provide proof of your eligibility to be considered. You must submit a resume and also complete the online application and assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. 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. The eligibility portion of the application process is designed to allow you to choose how you wish to be considered for this announcement. You may choose more than one eligibility. You must provide proof of your eligibility and will only be considered for the questions that you answer "yes". Please note, your eligibility will be based solely on the selections you have indicated in this section. You must provide the supporting documentation to support your claim to be considered. You may choose more than one eligibility in this section. To view the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943543 Note: If invited to take additional competency assessment(s), you will be able to preview a sample exercise at the time of the assessment. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (Welcome | Login.gov), all of your 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. FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/26/2026. NOTE: Technical problems may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-26