Description
Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a staff advisor to the Safety Manager and assists in providing guidance, technical assistance and advice to all levels of medical center management for effective application of the program. Plans, organizes, and administers a series of comprehensive inspections of the medical center inpatient care areas, laboratory areas, engineering shops, administrative offices, as well as community homes, nursing homes, medical foster homes, residential board, and care homes. Provides reports on compliance and violations of safety and protection mandates, in compliance with the guidelines and regulations developed by Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Joint Commission (JC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other agencies. Issues notice of unsafe working conditions to management when inspection findings warrant and recommend methods for hazard abatement and the correction of unsafe conditions or practices. Investigates and analyzes accidents and safety reports from services and evaluates the causal factors and environmental conditions that lead to accidents. Conducts and monitors safety; occupational health, JC, emergency management, and fire protection training for all staff as required by VA, JC, and OSHA regulations; evaluates and reports on safety related training performed station wide. Performs other duties as assigned. A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD02532A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized