Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations Location: Washington, District of Columbia The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Safety Division of the Office of Protection Services (OPS) and is responsible for occupational safety, fire protection, and health compliance across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). Key Responsibilities The Safety and Occupational Health Manager is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive occupational safety program. In this position, you will: GS-12 Serve as a technical expert in safety and occupational health, providing technical information and support for the planning, implementation, administration, and audit/evaluation of the safety and health program. Participate in the development, implementation, and management of institution wide training programs using various delivery systems including web-based training. Act as safety liaison for assigned museums/research centers/leased or owned facilities/programs, providing technical advice, support, and assistance to safety coordinators at these locations. Prepare reports from the automated safety and health data base to track trends, conduct analyses, and determine needed improvements to the safety and health progr am. GS-13 Serve as a technical advisor and coordinator on the application and review aspects of the SI safety program. Develop and present safety training programs curriculum, adapting various regulations and codes to the museum community. Provide technical consulting services to all organizational elements of the SI including senior management officials, as well as other museum facilities nationwide and throughout the world. Investigate accidents, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions by applying applicable codes, standards, and regulations to the specific circumstances of each incident. Requirements & Education This position does have positive education requirements. The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at for a complete description. Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Insurance - Leave - Life Insurance - Long Term Care Insurance - Retirement Program - Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr. Is this position remote or telework eligible? This position is eligible for telework. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Other security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-09-28. What is the work schedule? This is a Full-Time, Permanent position. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithsonian Institution