About the opportunity
This position is with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Kansas City Region with a duty location in Kansas City, MO. The selectee will be expected to report to the assigned office; this is not a remote position. The official title is Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Specialist (Assistant Area Director). The selectee serves as a supervisor to a multi-disciplinary group of Industrial Hygienists, Safety and Occupational Health Specialists, and Safety Engineers, distributing workloads, conducting performance appraisals, and ensuring compliance with established safety standards and policies.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $108,173 to $140,627 per year (GS pay plan)
- Participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy
- Potential use of incentives and hiring flexibilities offered by the Federal government
Who can apply?
- Must meet Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) education major or course requirements, or specialized experience, or certification (CSP, CIH, CHP)
- Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service
- Must meet time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date
Required documents
- Most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing appointment eligibility, highest grade held, pay plan, series, and career status (for agency/current DOL employees)
- A resume limited to two (2) pages uploaded under the 'Resume' document type in USAJOBS, including start/end month and year and work hours for each position
- Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months (requested, or required for CTAP)
- Displaced Employee Placement Documents (if requesting priority consideration under CTAP)
- Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) if using education as a basis for qualifying
When to apply
- Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date of September 3, 2026
How to apply
- Create a USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including a resume limited to 2 pages and saved documents
- Complete the first part of the application process on USAJOBS by clicking Apply and progressing through the steps
- Complete the second part of the application process on the Department of Labor (DOL) page by creating a DOL account, answering vacancy-specific questions, and submitting required documents
- Review and submit the application on the Review and Submit step by certifying and clicking Submit Application
- Edit application as needed by the closing date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, and selecting Update Application
Additional information
- This position is outside the bargaining unit
- Selected applicants not currently with DOL will be required to provide proof of citizenship and undergo E-Verify screening, background investigation, and pre-appointment drug screening
- Selected candidates may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Subject to confidential financial disclosure requirements (OGE Form 450)
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Safety and occupational health professionals with at least 52 weeks of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
- Leaders who enjoy managing multi-disciplinary teams including industrial hygienists and safety engineers.
- Candidates who meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for education or certification (CSP, CIH, or CHP).
What should you think carefully about?
- This is strictly an on-site position in Kansas City, MO; it is not a remote role.
- The position requires a one-year probationary period and a background investigation.
- You must be prepared to handle confidential financial disclosures as part of the role.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a safety professional aiming to step into a supervisory position within OSHA. It provides the opportunity to oversee enforcement programs and lead a diverse team, offering a significant step up in responsibility and professional influence within the federal safety and health regulatory framework.
Our take
Safety and health specialists with the required federal experience who are looking to advance into a supervisory role in Kansas City should apply, provided they are ready for the on-site requirements.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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