Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Description:

This position is located in Independence National Historical Park. Independence National Historical Park is a complex operation encompassing 53 acres in center city Philadelphia. The park contains some of the most iconic and important structures and artifacts relating to the founding of the country including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The position is responsible for training, oversite and inspections to ensure a safe working environment for staff and a safe environment for visitors.

Requirements:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/30/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.



To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: : Managed elements of a workplace safety or occupational health program by identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions. Advised supervisors or managers on how to apply safety and occupational health laws, regulations, and procedures to resolve workplace safety issues. Developed or updated safety procedures and training materials to help reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. Conducted inspections or evaluations of work environments, equipment, or processes to identify potential safety or health risks. Delivered safety or occupational health training to employees, supervisors, or other personnel to promote safe work practices. . You must include hours per week worked. Managing safety or occupational health program elements. Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management. Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements. Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards. Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses. Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards. Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards. Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards. Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience: 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.