GS-0019

Safety Technician

Performs technical safety work including inspections, monitoring, and safety support.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁0000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0019

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0019:

Experience (Specialized Experience for GS-4 and above): Experience in identifying, preventing, or eliminating safety hazards in work methods or environmental conditions, or in safety training/promotion. This background should include practical knowledge of occupational and environmental hazards, survey methods, and control techniques. Relevant roles include biological technician, medical technician, engineering technician, fire prevention inspector, and environmental health worker.

Education Alternative:

GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of courses in safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, psychology, engineering, or in the agricultural, biological, or physical sciences.
GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of subjects such as safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, or other directly related subjects.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	6 months	6 months	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4-year bachelor's degree
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Graduate education if directly related

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📋Typical Duties

•Conduct safety inspections
•Monitor workplace conditions
•Test safety equipment
•Maintain safety records
•Assist with accident investigations
•Support safety training

🎯Key Competencies

Safety Inspection

Ability to conduct workplace safety inspections and identify hazards.

Hazard Recognition

Skill in recognizing unsafe conditions and practices.

Testing Equipment

Ability to operate safety monitoring and testing equipment.

Documentation

Skill in maintaining safety records and preparing inspection reports.

Safety Standards

Knowledge of applicable OSHA and agency safety standards.

Corrective Actions

Ability to recommend and track corrective actions for hazards.

Training Support

Skill in assisting with safety training and awareness programs.

Personal Protective Equipment

Knowledge of PPE requirements and proper use.

Emergency Response

Understanding of emergency procedures and first aid.

Communication

Ability to explain safety requirements to workers and supervisors.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist with accident investigationsConduct safety inspectionsMaintain safety recordsMonitor workplace conditionsSafety TechnicianSupport safety trainingTest safety equipment

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