Safety Data Specialist

Quick Facts

Role: Safety Data Specialist (federal GS-level; GS-7 or GS-9 based on qualifications)

Description

Support safety and mishap reporting by maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the Risk Management Information (RMI) database (including the RMI Streamlined Incident Reporting system). You’ll collect, organize, and analyze safety data to support recurring reports and data calls, and you’ll troubleshoot data issues by evaluating accuracy and relevance. You will also communicate database problems and their operational impact and collaborate with subject matter experts to provide customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the RMI database with a functional understanding of occupational safety and mishap reporting procedures
• Communicate clearly about database issues to determine operational impact
• Execute established procedures to locate, gather, and organize information for recurring reports and data calls
• Use relevant tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and research tools, to manage and analyze safety data
• Identify, analyze, and resolve data-related problems by evaluating accuracy and relevance and recommending practical solutions
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team; remain flexible in a dynamic environment

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Determined suitable for federal employment
• Participation in the direct deposit pay program
• Obtain and maintain interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
• New employees to the Department of the Navy must pass E-Verify employment verification
• Time-in-grade requirements for current federal employees applying for GS jobs
• Males born after 12/31/1959: registered for Selective Service
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 (or graduate education / superior academic achievement)
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (or master’s/equivalent graduate degree / related LL.B./J.D.)

Benefits

Eligible federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits offered.