Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager

Job Summary The Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager leads the Occupational Safety and Health Program at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, overseeing program operations, compliance, and regulatory initiatives. Responsibilities Supervise employees in the Occupational Safety and Health Program. Develop performance standards, position descriptions, and evaluate work performance. Schedule work, manage leave, counsel employees, and initiate disciplinary actions. Recruit, interview, and select new employees. Identify training needs and secure resources for continuing education. Provide technical and administrative instruction to staff. Monitor regulatory environment and anticipate changes in priorities, staffing, and finances. Consult with Chiefs of Services and other administrators on safety matters. Plan technology, data acquisition, methodology, industrial hygiene, and system analysis for the MVAMC. Ensure implementation of safety, occupational health, and fire protection programs in compliance with JC, OSHA, NFPA, and other agencies. Interpret new safety, health, and environmental legislation; recommend policy adoption. Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the Safety Program. Review contractor safety plans and evaluate risks for staff, visitors, and patients. Participate in pre‑construction meetings and assess contractor safety hazards. Plan and direct life safety and fire prevention programs; coordinate with local fire officials. Oversee fire alarm and extinguisher system contracts. Plan and direct hazardous‑materials and waste programs. Coordinate with state and local authorities to ensure compliance with hazardous‑materials ordinances. Respond to inspections and directives from JC, OSHA, CARF, EPA, and NFPA. Plan and direct emergency preparedness and develop comprehensive disaster response protocols. Maintain relationships with EMSHG, Area Emergency Managers, and local emergency officials. Provide system‑wide staff education and training on occupational safety, ergonomics, fire safety, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, emergency procedures, and green environment management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or related field with at least 24 semester hours of qualifying coursework. One year of specialized experience at the GS‑12 level equivalent, including program management, policy development, and workplace hazard analysis. Knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, NFPA, DOT, CARP, CAP, and state/local regulations. Experience developing and implementing safety program standards and procedures. Strong training and instructional skills. Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into operational policy. Preferred: 2‑3 years of safety experience in a hospital setting. Requirements U.S. citizenship required. Selective Service registration required for males born after December31,1959. Certification of background/security investigation. Acceptance of a one‑year supervisory probationary period. Work Schedule Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uloop Inc.