becoming a vpp special government employee jennifer kim september 1, 2004
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Becoming A VPPBecoming A VPP
Special Government Special Government EmployeeEmployee
Jennifer KimJennifer Kim
September 1, 2004September 1, 2004
IntroductionIntroduction
• What is a Special Government Employee (SGE)?
• SGE Qualifications
• How To Apply
• SGE Training
• Benefits of Being an SGE
• Questions & Answer
SGE BasicsSGE Basics
• What are SGEs?– Specially Trained Temporary Government
Employees
• Who are SGEs?– Volunteers from VPP Sites and Corporate VPP
SGE PastSGE 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
HAPPY 10HAPPY 10thth BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY
SGE Program SGE Program
10 years old & still going strong!10 years old & still going strong!
• Nationally: over 400 active SGEs
• 291 SGEs participated in 286 onsite evaluations* to date in FY 2004
• Train over 90 new SGEs each year
SGE BasicsSGE Basics
* Where VPP Reports processed through National Office
SGE QualificationsSGE Qualifications
– Familiar with OSHA Regulations– Familiar with VPP Requirements– Demonstrate Leadership– Strong Interpersonal Skills– Reading & Writing Skills– Management/Corporate Support
SGE Qualifications SGE Qualifications (Safety & Health Professionals)(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
SGE Qualifications SGE Qualifications ((Non Safety & Health Professionals)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
• 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
How To ApplyHow To Apply
How To ApplyHow 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)
• VPP SGE Eligibility Information Sheet
• Request for Name Check (DL-68)
• Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) OR Resume
ApplicationApplication
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Waiver of Claims Against the Government
ApplicationApplication
SGE TrainingSGE 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
• Sworn Into Government Service– receive same oath as Federal Employees
• Same Protections as Federal Employees
• Three-Year Term of Service
SGE TrainingSGE 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
SGE TrainingSGE Training
Next available SGE Training Course
January 25-27, 2005
Region IV
United Space Alliance – Florida
Application deadline: October 15th
SGE TrainingSGE Training
• Training/Development Opportunity
• “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”
• Corporate Prestige
Benefits….Worksite/CorpBenefits….Worksite/Corp
• Leverage Resources
• Advocates
• Share Expertise
• Most Important – SAFER Workplaces!
Benefits….OSHABenefits….OSHA
QuestionsQuestions
• Carla Slaughter – U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
200 Constitution Ave, NW Rm # N-3700
Washington DC 20210– [email protected]– (202) 693-2228