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Becoming A VPP Special Government Employee

Becoming A VPP Special Government Employee. Jennifer Kim September 1, 2004. Introduction. What is a Special Government Employee (SGE)? SGE Qualifications How To Apply SGE Training Benefits of Being an SGE Questions & Answer. SGE Basics. What are SGEs?

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Becoming A VPP Special Government Employee

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  1. Becoming A VPP Special Government Employee Jennifer Kim September 1, 2004

  2. Introduction What is a Special Government Employee (SGE)? SGE Qualifications How To Apply SGE Training Benefits of Being an SGE Questions & Answer

  3. SGE Basics • What are SGEs? • Specially Trained Temporary Government Employees • Who are SGEs? • Volunteers from VPP Sites and Corporate VPP

  4. SGE Past • Early 1990s, VPP’s popularity grew, but resources did not • OSHA worked with VPPPA and developed the concept of “qualified volunteer”/SGE • In 1994, SGE Program Began

  5. HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY SGE Program 10 years old & still going strong!

  6. SGE Basics • Nationally: over 400 active SGEs • 291 SGEs participated in 286 onsite evaluations* to date in FY 2004 • Train over 90 new SGEs each year * Where VPP Reports processed through National Office

  7. SGE Qualifications • Familiar with OSHA Regulations • Familiar with VPP Requirements • Demonstrate Leadership • Strong Interpersonal Skills • Reading & Writing Skills • Management/Corporate Support

  8. SGE Qualifications (Safety & Health Professionals) • 2 + Years of Experience in S&H • 50% Rule • Employee of VPP site, or corporation with at least 1 VPP site, or • Employee of non-VPP site previously employed at VPP site within same corporation

  9. SGE Qualifications (Non Safety & Health Professionals) • Site Employee for 2 + Years • Satisfy“3 of 9” Rule • Chair S&H Committee • Accident/Incident Coordinator • Lead Inspection Team • Perform Hazard Analyses • Conduct S&H Training • Active Member of Prep Team for VPP • Active Employee Participation in VPP • Coordinate Hazard Abatement • Knowledge of S&H Management

  10. How To Apply • Applications accepted 4 times per year • The 15th of January, April, July and October • Training held 4 times per year • First come – first served • Minimum 15 students • Maximum 25 students

  11. How To Apply • MUST submit applications before training & by due date to SGE Coordinator • Applications are much more • Structured • User-friendly (for you) • Easy to process (for us)

  12. Application • VPP SGE Eligibility Information Sheet • Request for Name Check (DL-68) • Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) OR Resume

  13. Application • Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) • Waiver of Claims Against the Government

  14. SGE Training • (Typically) Occurs at VPP host site • No Course Fees • Conducted by OSHA • National & Regional Personnel • Veteran SGEs • How To Be A VPP Onsite Evaluation Team Member - 3 full days of training

  15. SGE Training • Sworn Into Government Service • receive same oath as Federal Employees • Same Protections as Federal Employees • Three-Year Term of Service

  16. SGE Training • Training only necessary for new applicants • Renewals – application approval only; take oath and sign new affidavit • Training rotated throughout the country • Always looking for host sites

  17. SGE Training Next available SGE Training Course January 25-27, 2005 Region IV United Space Alliance – Florida Application deadline: October 15th

  18. Benefits……SGE • Personal Development • Program Ownership • Personal Prestige

  19. Benefits….Worksite/Corp • Training/Development Opportunity • “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” • Corporate Prestige

  20. Benefits….OSHA • Leverage Resources • Advocates • Share Expertise • Most Important – SAFER Workplaces!

  21. Questions • Carla Slaughter • U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA 200 Constitution Ave, NW Rm # N-3700 Washington DC 20210 • slaughter.carla@dol.gov • (202) 693-2228

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