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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Program Analyst in Oakland, California
Summary This position is with the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), San Francisco Regional Office, with duty location in Oakland, CA. This position is at the full performance level. Position is inside the Bargaining Unit. Selectee will be expected to report to the office listed above. Responsibilities Major duties of this position are: Manage the regional system for receiving, tracking and replying to requests submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Interpret and analyze data and produces reports for the Region, utilizing various parameters needed to obtain the data. Independently interpret rules, regulations, and common practices pertaining to the FOIA and privacy act. Manage and coordinate the Region's internal safety and health program. Manages the Region's information and resource libraries for internal and external users. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Program Analyst, as described below. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such position. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Helpful resources on creating a federal resume - USAJobs Help Center and USAJobs Resume Writing. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have 52 weeks of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service, which includes: Analyze and evaluate audit findings and prepares reports of findings. Independently interpret rules; regulations and common practices pertaining to FOIA and privacy act. Conducts a variety of reports and studies pertaining to the implementation, performance and impact of Regional Programs using evaluative and analytical techniques. Manages and coordinates the property management system ensuring inventory control of all equipment. Education There are no education requirements for this position and there is no substitution of education for Specialized Experience at this grade level. Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a Probationary Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.