This position is at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG). The USBG is a public garden in the legislative branch and was established by Congress in 1820. The Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. We provide educational experiences to 1 million visitors annually, present horticultural displays and exhibits, strive to break down barriers to inclusion, and advance the exchange of ideas and information. Learn more: U.S. Botanic Garden.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the following: Planning, developing, organizing, administering, evaluating and coordinating a comprehensive safety and occupational health program Conducting workplace hazard assessments and incident investigations. Delivering safety related training and technical guidance. Applying knowledge of PPE, environmental regulations, and emergency management practices.
The incumbent serves as the Safety and Occupational Health Manager and is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety, occupational health, and environmental programs. The incumbent serves as an authoritative advisor on safety-related matters, represents USBG across AOC jurisdictions and with external organizations, and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations. Major Duties: Program Management Serve as subject matter expert on safety and environmental programs; review, interpret, and draft policies and SOPs. Manage high-risk safety operations including fall protection in greenhouses and elevated glass structures. Conduct program reviews to measure effectiveness and compliance; follow up on recommendations. Act as COTR and lead developer for USBG safety-related contract scopes; oversee safety specifications in construction/renovation projects. Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and exposure assessments; recommend and procure PPE. Serve as the Jurisdiction Safety Specialist (JSS) and liaison to the AOC Office of Safety and Code Compliance. Training, Advisory Services & Emergency Management Provide technical safety training to staff, volunteers, and contractors on a broad range of topics including hazardous substances, PPE, ergonomics, and emergency response. Maintain UST Class A certification; conduct UST Class B Operator training. Investigate safety incidents and recommend corrective actions. Coordinate emergency response plans and serve as USBG’s expert in AOC emergency management systems. Inspections & Compliance Conduct safety inspections in diverse work environments (greenhouses, outdoor areas, tunnels, etc.). Identify hazardous conditions, recommend corrective measures, and follow up to ensure implementation. Review design and construction plans for safety concerns. Manage USBG’s compliance with OCWR inspections and related corrective actions. Coordinate environmental compliance activities including hazardous waste disposal and water testing.