Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Job Title

*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

Duties

The primary purpose of this position includes the responsibility for the day-to-day administration and execution of the facility safety and fire prevention program, including preparation of all policies, reports, safety, occupational health and fire prevention-related correspondence. Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Ensures that inspection and testing of all fire protection equipment and systems is accomplished in accordance with codes and policies.
• Ensures that inspections of fire extinguishers throughout the facility and testing of the fire alarm system are conducted on an ongoing basis and directs overall program.
• Investigates lost-time accidents and fire incidents.
• Prepares analyses of accident and injury trends for review and action by the facility Safety Committee.
• Reviews all accident reports for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Conducts accident investigations and checks and analyzes accidents, illnesses, hazardous conditions and code deficiencies for the purpose of informing management and meeting report schedules. Accident investigations consist of visiting the accident scene and interviewing staff and visitors as needed, investigating the cause of the accident, and making recommendations on how they can be prevented.
• Compiles reports on accident statistics.
• Schedules hazard evaluations of any identified hazards and reviews all reports of hazards for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Conducts general and fire safety training classes for all employees, including special supervisory training classes in fire and occupational safety.
• Designs and executes an employee awareness program in safety, and informing services of employees trained.
• Schedules, conducts and documents fire drills and emergency preparedness drills in all areas of the facility.
• Acts as co-chair of Emergency Preparedness Committee and follows up on deficiencies found during Emergency Preparedness Drills.
• Conducts workplace inspections throughout the facility and storage areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Various work schedules are available, due to operational necessity and at the discretion of the supervisor.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.