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So You Want to Become A Special Government Employee

So You Want to Become A Special Government Employee. 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 is a SGE?. Who are SGEs?. SGE Basics. SGEs are………

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So You Want to Become A Special Government Employee

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  1. So You Want to Become A Special Government Employee

  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 is a SGE? Who are SGEs?

  4. SGE Basics • SGEs are……… • Specially Trained Temporary Government Employees • Volunteers from VPP sites

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

  6. SGE Basics • Over 1,300 active SGEs • 81% of VPP Onsite Evaluation Teams have at least 1 SGE • Using SGEs has saved OSHA over $4 million

  7. General 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 • Employee at corporate office with direct oversight of at least 1 VPP site • 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 • “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 available on SGE webpage http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/sge.html • Application deadlines linked to training schedule • Applications are user-friendly and easy to complete

  11. Application • VPP SGE Eligibility Information Sheet • Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) OR Resume • Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)

  12. SGE Training • Training several times a year • (Typically) Occurs at VPP host site • No Course Fees • Conducted by OSHA & Veteran SGEs • How To Be A VPP Onsite Evaluation Team Member - 3 full days of training

  13. The Course: Day One • You’ll learn about: • Program Policies and Procedures • Program Application Requirements • Program Requirements • Types of Onsites • Onsite Procedures • Evaluation Techniques

  14. The Course: Day Two • In depth review of 4 VPP Elements • Expecting the Unexpected • Report Writing

  15. The Course: Day Three • Report Writing • Reaching Team Consensus • Making Recommendations • Closing Comments/Evaluations

  16. CongratulationsYou’re now an SGE!

  17. What it Means to be a Special Government Employee • Sworn Into Government Service • receive same oath as Federal Employees • Same Protections as Federal Employees when you are doing an evaluation • Three Year Term of Service

  18. How Do You Get Selected for VPP Onsite Team? • Complete SGE 3-day training • Name added to global SGE email list & some Regions have their own SGE email lists • Team Leaders solicit volunteers by email • Date of onsite; site name & location; expertise needed • Visit the SGE webpage for available onsites

  19. SGE Renewal Time • Notification package emailed out • Application re-approval process • Swearing in / appointment affidavit • Active for 3 more years

  20. Other SGE Activities • 9/11 Recovery & Hurricane Katrina clean–up efforts • Speakers at Workshops & Conferences • Training

  21. SGE Webpage • How to Get Involved • SGE’s Proven Success • SGE Information and Data • SGE Training Schedule & List of VPP Evaluations by Region

  22. Benefits……SGE • Personal Development • Work alongside OSHA personnel • Meet & network with other safety & health professionals • Earn CSP and CIH certification points • Free training courses to OTI • Program Ownership • Personal Prestige

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

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

  25. Contact • Chantel Sollers, SGE Program Coordinator • U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA 200 Constitution Ave, NW Rm # N-3700 Washington DC 20210 • sollers.chantel@dol.gov • (202) 693-2237

  26. Questions or Comments?

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