Safety Technician

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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the 18 FSS Facilities Management Office, on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Who May Apply: Open to everyone residing in Okinawa, Japan. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/13/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Experience working in maintenance, a construction environment, and overall basic knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Practices and/or familiarity with Base Safety Regulations. Must obtain and maintain a SOFA driver's license. Knowledge of safety and occupational health concepts, principles, practices, procedures, techniques, standards, orders, and directives. Base Safety certification highly desirable but not required. Ability and experience in performing mishap investigations and other investigations related to unsafe practices, identifying/analyzing causal factors, and recommending actions to prevent recurrences. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare and present reports, briefings, and investigation results to all levels of the organization. Position of trust. Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a Tier Level 1 background investigation. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

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