Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive occupational safety and fire protection program.
• Direct the development of facility occupational, life, and fire safety policies, programs and procedural documentation.
• Conduct in-depth surveys and evaluations of working conditions/environments to determine the nature and magnitude of hazardous exposures and the effectiveness of existing control measures.
• Participate in review of plans for new or modified facilities, processes, and materials for the evaluation of the adequacy of hazards.
• Ensure compliance with various guidelines and standards for the health care system.
• Ensure employees are appropriately protected from emerging hazards.
• Conduct education and training for the health care system staff and for other personnel on specific occupational, life, and fire safety program requirements.
• Advise top leadership, supervisors, managers, and safety committees of appropriate measures to control or eliminate potential hazards.
• Compose correspondence in response to all inquiries, deficiencies, or action plans regarding matters pertaining to the occupational, life, and fire safety programs.
• Develop policies, programs, and procedures designed to improve safety conditions and thereby reduce the incidence of injuries.
• Monitor contracts and scheduled work for fire suppression and protection systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD23516A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.