Federal

OSH Policy Compliance Manager

Office of Administrative Services · General Services Administration
📍 Los Angeles, California GS-13 $106,437 - $172,980/yr
Posted: Feb 18, 2026 Deadline: Mar 4, 2026 (Closes in 14 days days left)

About This Position

As an OSH Policy Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight and analysis of the GSA-wide employee Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program. Location of position: Office of Administrative Services, Multiple Locations. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS- 13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year. Locality pay will be determined upon selection. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience Specialized experience is work performed with the Federal government managing and implementing occupational safety and health programs. This experience must include: planning and developing training, guidance and procedures for such programs; providing technical guidance to management, building occupants, and others in relation to health and safety inspections and surveys; and interpreting and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) and other relevant safety and occupational health laws and regulations.

Major Duties

Provides advice, guidance, troubleshooting, and technical assistance to management and agency personnel on all employee safety and occupational health matters, including policy implementation, interpretation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and injury reporting. Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures. Conducts regular compliance risk assessments and audits, monitors and reports on compliance to ensure regulatory requirements are met, and investigates and addresses compliance violations by analyzing data in the Inventory Reporting Information System (IRIS) system. Prepares compliance reports for senior management. Reviews and analyzes Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) data related to hazard conditions and annual OSH surveys recorded in the Inventory Reporting Information System (IRIS) database, focusing on regulatory compliance concerning abatement plans and interim controls, ensuring all components are adequately documented and timely. Coordinates and compiles GSA's Annual Occupational Safety and Health Report to the Secretary of Labor. Represents the agency at national meetings, conferences, and committees (e.g., Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety & Health (FACOSH), Field Federal Safety and Health Councils) to stay current on emerging OSH theories and standards. Designs, implements, and reviews the agency Employee Hazard Analysis Certification (EHAC) training. Ensures the DOL Employeesʼ Compensation Operations and Management Portal (eCOMP) is utilized for recording injuries/illnesses and analyzes this data for national trends.

Conditions of Employment

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Knowledge of employee safety and occupational health concepts, policies, principles, laws (including the Occupational Safety and Health OSH Act), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations sufficient to provide expert advice, policy interpretation, and technical assistance to all levels of personnel. Ability to develop and implement comprehensive compliance policies and procedures, conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits, monitor regulatory requirements, and investigate and address compliance violations using automated systems (e.g., Inventory Reporting Information System). Skill in analytical and critical thinking skills to review, interpret, and analyze complex Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) data, including hazard conditions, annual survey reports, abatement plans, and national injury/illness trends. Ability to provide technical advice in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), represent the agency in national forums, communicate complex technical information, and produce written compliance policies, comprehensive reports, and detailed analyses. Skill in designing, implementing, and reviewing specialized training programs (e.g., Employee Hazard Analysis Certification (EHAC) with the ability to ensure proper utilization and data analysis within official federal systems for injury reporting and compensation (e.g., eCOMP). Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Additional Information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: · Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

How to Apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact [email protected] or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit. Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Your resume must contain the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50. If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent: (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service. (b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list). If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted). If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50. If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50. If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service. If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b: (a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years. (b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s). If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS page for more information. If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information. If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the OSH Policy Compliance Manager position at Office of Administrative Services?
The salary range for this position is $106,437 - $172,980/yr. This is a GS-13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the OSH Policy Compliance Manager job located?
This position is located in Los Angeles, California. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS- 13 salar...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 4, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-13 mean?
GS-13 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.