Compliance Assistance Specialist.

About the Role

This position involves promoting and explaining OSHA national programs and policies to the public, stakeholders, and various organizations. The role focuses on enhancing voluntary compliance, raising awareness of safety and occupational health changes, and conducting outreach and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Describe and explain OSHA national programs and policies to the general public, associations, and other stakeholders.
• Promote voluntary compliance with safety and occupational health regulations through speeches, panels, seminars, conferences, and meetings.
• Plan, develop, and implement the Regional Office external training and education program, conducting outreach sessions on new standards, directives, and other relevant topics independently or with stakeholders (e.g., employer/employee organizations, federal agencies, State Consultation groups).
• Develop and build relationships with agency stakeholders, representing OSHA at meetings with labor organizations, trade and industry associations, and other interested groups.
• Serve as a resource for stakeholders on various agency programs or local initiatives within the region’s jurisdiction.
• Respond to public queries, including e-correspondence, regarding technical questions and interpretations of agency standards and policies.
• Prepare responses to Congressional inquiries about local compliance assistance efforts and issues.
• Aid in identifying areas of intervention based on data analysis and needs assessments, recommending intervention strategies, program evaluation, and impact measures.
• Collaborate with the OSHA Training Institute (OTI), Technical Support (including SLTC), the National Office, and other Compliance Assistance Specialists to develop and identify training and compliance assistance materials.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if not previously met.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

This series has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree with a major study in safety or occupational health fields (e.g., safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene) or a related field supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in disciplines such as safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, or industrial psychology.
• Experience: For positions above GS-5, experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. Examples include:
  • Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
  • Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy.
  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, and practices to advise on or resolve technical matters.
  • Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, or procedures to control hazards.
  • Implementing programs to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses.
  • Analyzing or evaluating jobs, processes, or systems to identify hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces or processes to eliminate hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces for compliance with safety standards.
  • Training personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
  • Work experience in fields such as industrial hygiene, safety engineering, or occupational health nursing.
• Certificates: Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included a written examination meets the requirements for GS-5. Higher grade levels may require additional education and/or experience.

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes:

• Conducting occupational safety and health inspections to ensure employer compliance with federal OSHA standards.
• Developing written and/or electronic inspection case files to substantiate identified hazards and/or citations.
• Providing technical advice, guidance, or training to employers, employees, or other parties regarding safe/healthful working conditions or voluntary compliance with OSHA regulations.

Foreign education must demonstrate comparability to education received in accredited U.S. institutions. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.