Summary As a Safety and Occupational Health Manager, you will serve as lead expert to provide guidance to improve fire and safety characteristics within buildings and prevent injuries, fatalities, and property damage. This position is located in General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the National Capital Region (NCR). We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Utilizes GSA personnel and contract services, schedules surveys of Federally owned and controlled buildings and GSA worksites to assess for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and environmental hazards including adequacy of ventilation, condition of electrical system, confined space regulations and marking, walking and working surfaces, protective devices, noise levels, exposure to mechanical parts, lighting, workstation design, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and medical surveillance programs, crane lift safety, scaffolding requirements, and indoor air quality (IAQ) indicators. Planning, managing, and directing facility safety OSH Programs within the NCR area of geographic responsibility which are designed to ensure incorporation of efficient and effective program provisions for GSA controlled facilities, and GSA employees. Assists in establishing and maintaining a viable facility safety and industrial hygiene program for the protection of the Federal workforce within GSA-owned and leased buildings, vehicles, and alternate worksites against injuries or illnesses resulting from unsafe work conditions, processes, practices, or the use of hazardous agents. Applies a thorough knowledge of OSH, industrial hygiene, and environmental policies, practices, and principles. Provides consultation and assistance to all levels of line and staff management. Applies a systematic approach to identifying and solving OSH problems through inspections and medical monitoring, encouraging employee participation in loss control methods such as awareness of hazards associated with warehousing, chemical handling, police operations, vehicle operations, and hazard identification and abatement. As the lead technical specialist, provides expert advice on specific tasks and makes available written instructions, reference materials, and any other relevant background material on specific assignments. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $120,579.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. THIS POSITION HAS AN INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT. ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is work performed with Federal, state and local governments in managing and implementing occupational safety and health programs to include industrial hygiene and hazardous materials. This experience must include planning and developing training, guidance and procedures for such programs; providing technical guidance to management, building occupants, and others in relation to health and safety inspections and surveys; and interpreting and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) and other relevant safety and occupational health laws and regulations. Please see additional information about Safety and Occupational Health Management Series at the this link. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: This position is eligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government · Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # WP-2025-0033. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.