Safety Program Coordinator

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

**Duties**:
Incumbent serves as a Safety Program Coordinator and an Assistant Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (APOSHO) with responsibility for assisting the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) in carrying out the day-to-day functions of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Fire Protection Division (FIR) programs at post as required by 15 FAM 900 and 15 FAM 800; assures that all government-owned and leased property in country meet the requirement of 15 FAM 253.5, 15 FAM 432, 15 FAM 840, and 15 FAM 950 as well as other related departmental requirements which may exist. Incumbent reports directly to the Senior Safety Program Coordinator and has overall responsibility of the administration of the safety programs at their assigned property portfolio - minimum portfolio size is 90,000 square meters.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in the maintenance or construction field performing repair work or in the field of occupational safety are required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

- Comprehensive knowledge of SHEM and OSHA guidelines and required practices and procedures; general specialist knowledge of environmental safety standards.
- Standard specialist knowledge of construction safety management principles, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Army Corps of Engineer’s EM-385 and/or applicable German construction/maintenance and safety regulations.
- The position must develop a standard knowledge of the operational needs of multiple agencies and sections and requirements of the Overseas Building Operations Bureau - Safety Health and Environmental Management, Disability Reasonable Accommodation Division and Fire Protection offices and the representatives from Diplomatic Security to ensure these requirements can be meet and still ensure agencies/sections operations are mínimally impacted.- Education Requirements:
Minimum two (2) years Post-Secondary studies at the College/University level in facilities management, environmental/occupational safety, construction, engineering, or architecture; or completion of a Vocational/Trades School training program equivalent to achieving a journey level qualification is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required.
German level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required.

**This may be tested.**

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Standard level keyboard and computer skills to include specialized software, database management, spreadsheets, etc are required.
- Must possess excellent written and oral skills in order to conduct training and drafting of materials and reports in the performance of duties.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize and oversee multiple projects. A Class B driver's license is required.

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
- Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits URL:

- Review our Benefits
- Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification i