Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with Bureau of Reclamation. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-12: $89,508 - $116,362 per annum *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a primary technical safety and occupational health resource to Upper Colorado Basin area office and construction project management. Advises on policies, plans, and programs that comply with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), Departmental requirements, Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS), and regional policy.
Independently conducts facility safety and health inspections and programmatic assessments at dams, powerplants, recreation sites, and construction projects across UT, CO, WY, and NM, and recommends abatement measures. Leads or participates in accident investigations and learning reviews. Ensures reportable incidents are entered in SMIS and develops lessons-learned products.
Reviews risk assessments and job hazard analyses for high-risk activities, including lockout/tagout, permit-required confined spaces, cranes, heavy equipment, rope access, and watercraft operations.
Reviews contract safety specifications and contractor submittals (accident prevention plans, JHAs), supports pre-construction and progress safety meetings and contractor closing conferences, and assesses contractor safety performance in coordination with Contracting Officers and CORs. Develops and delivers safety training. Develops local safety programs where none exist. Reviews employee hazard reports and stop-work orders.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc.
will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
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This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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