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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……… - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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So You Want to Become A Special Government Employee
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Introduction
What is a Special Government Employee (SGE)?
SGE Qualifications
How To Apply
SGE Training
Benefits of Being an SGE
Questions & Answer
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What is a SGE?
Who are SGEs?
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SGE Basics
SGEs are………√ Specially Trained Temporary
Government Employees
√ Volunteers from VPP sites
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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
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SGE Basics
Over 1,400 active SGEs
81% of VPP Onsite Evaluation Teams have at least 1 SGE
Using SGEs has saved OSHA over $4 million
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General SGE Qualifications
Familiar with OSHA RegulationsFamiliar with VPP RequirementsDemonstrate LeadershipStrong Interpersonal SkillsReading & Writing SkillsManagement/Corporate Support
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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
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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
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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
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Application
VPP SGE Eligibility Information Sheet
Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) OR Resume
Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
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SGE Training Training numerous 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
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The Course: Day One You’ll learn about:
Program Policies and ProceduresProgram Application RequirementsProgram RequirementsTypes of OnsitesOnsite ProceduresEvaluation Techniques
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The Course: Day Two
In depth review of 4 VPP Elements
Expecting the Unexpected
Report Writing
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The Course: Day Three
Report Writing
Reaching Team Consensus
Making Recommendations
Closing Comments/Evaluations
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CongratulationsYou’re now an SGE!
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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
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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
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SGE Renewal Time E-mail notification sent out
Application re-approval process
Active for 3 more years
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Other SGE Activities
9/11 Recovery & Hurricane Katrina clean–up efforts
Speakers at Workshops & Conferences
Training
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SGE Webpage
How to Get Involved SGE’s Proven
Success SGE Information and
Data SGE Training
Schedule & List of VPP Evaluations by Region
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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
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Benefits….Worksite/Corp
Training/Development Opportunity
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”
Corporate Prestige
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Benefits….OSHA
Leverage Resources
Advocates
Share Expertise
Most Important – SAFER Workplaces!
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Contact
SGE Program Coordinator√ U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA
200 Constitution Ave, NW Rm # N-3700
Washington DC 20210√ 202-693-2213 or [email protected]
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