SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Job Title

Environmental, Occupational Safety, and Health Technical Expert

You will serve as the technical expert in specialized areas related to environmental, occupational safety, and health issues.

You will provide guidance to personnel on environmental, occupational safety, and health policies and procedures in the effective implementation of environmental, safety, and health oversight functions.

You will research and implement the latest changes/developments in environmental, safety, and health laws and regulations.

You will manage specialized occupational, safety, and health programs including Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, Fire Warden, Traffic Safety, Medical Surveillance, Energy Control, and Recreational Off-Duty Safety.

You will certify as a Navy Competent Person to support the Gas Free Program.

You will conduct risk assessments of tasks assigned and use the principles of Operational Risk Management in determining and evaluating hazards.

You will manage the hazard abatement program including identifying hazards, coordinating abatement, assigning Risk Assessment Codes (RACs), and documenting and communicating identified hazards.

You will ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Act.

You will provide recommendations to management regarding substantive program changes or alternative courses of action to resolve occupational health and safety problems.

You will identify undesirable safety and health trends and recommend corrective action.

You will manage the safety database, input new employees and assign required training, medical surveillance appointments, and inspections.

You will develop and conduct occupational safety and health training.

You will participate in meetings with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and the command regarding safety and health concerns.

You will conduct annual reviews of assigned Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) programs including the review of standard operating procedures and instructions.

You will manage and coordinate the medical surveillance program including scheduling medical appointments and maintaining records.

You will conduct and document ESH inspections, investigate unsafe/unhealthful reports and ensure proper notification, documentation, and abatement.