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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This job is a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The specialist runs the district's loss prevention program, which means checking sites and people for safety problems and tracking accidents. It is a permanent overseas job with up to 25% travel and requires a Secret security clearance, and it is open through a Direct Hire Authority.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; the announcement says multiple positions may be filled

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Run the district's loss prevention program under Army and Corps of Engineers rules.
  • Inspect construction sites and operations for safety rule violations and hazards.
  • Help run campaigns that encourage accident prevention.
  • Analyze accident data and write reports on major problems and fixes.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level. This means inspecting workplaces for hazards and rule compliance, teaching employee safety and health training, and investigating workplace accidents or analyzing accident data to help prevent injuries.

With education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with a major in safety, occupational health, or industrial hygiene. Or a Ph.D. in a related field with at least 24 semester hours in subjects such as safety, occupational health, toxicology, engineering, or public health. Or three full years of graduate study toward such a doctorate in these fields. You can also combine education and experience, but the total must reach at least 100%.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, dates by month and year, and hours per week
  • Transcripts if you use education to qualify
  • Answers to the online questionnaire
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if you have one
  • Optional cover letter
  • Proof of veterans' or other preference, if you claim it

How you will be rated: Your full application (resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers) is reviewed to see if you meet the qualifications. Errors, missing information, or inflated experience can lower your rating or remove you from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be removed.
  • List hours worked per week for each job on your resume.
  • Submit transcripts if you use education to qualify, or your education may not count.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel up to 25% of the time.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Selectees may receive foreign area benefits such as living quarters allowance or government quarters, and pay retention may be offered.

Conditions of employment:

  • Possible suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
  • Men born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Must follow Exceptional Family Member Program requirements
  • Must meet DoD rules for employment in foreign areas (DoDI 1400.25)
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible under the Status of Forces Agreement
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Temporary duty travel about 25% of the time
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Retired military members generally cannot be hired within 180 days of retirement

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$63,795 – $82,938 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Safety and Occupational Health Management (0018)
Announcement
CEDD-27-13094303-DHA

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