ENTRY LEVEL

Description: These competencies identify the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to perform basic technical safety management functions. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a senior safety professional. Emphasis at the entry level is on developing and acquiring work skills with movement to developmental level or movement to the Safety Specialist series, entry level.

I.Bureau Orientation and Administration

II.Safety Inspections

III.Accident Investigation

IV.Technical Safety Knowledge

V.Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of bureau mission, policy and guidelines.

Knowledge of safety and health standards and regulations.

Basic knowledge of procedures and application of safety and health standards.

Basic knowledge of safety management and legal compliance.

Ability to provide instruction to small groups.

DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL

Description: These competencies identify the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to perform basic safety and occupational health management functions. Duties are performed under direct supervision of a senior safety professional. Emphasis at the developmental level is on developing and acquiring additional work skills with movement to the Safety Specialist series, developmental level. Individual has competence to lead a small safety program.

I.Bureau Orientation and Administration

II.Safety Inspections

III.Accident Investigation

IV.Technical Safety Knowledge

V.Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of bureau mission, philosophy, policy and guidelines; and Federal government administrative procedures.

Knowledge and understanding of safety and health standards and regulations.

Ability to apply safety and health standards and regulations, perform procedural safety management tasks and to communicate instructions, techniques and recommendations to others.

Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles and programmatic requirements.

Ability to develop and provide training.

Ability to supervise a few lower graded personnel.

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL - NONE