Description
The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will be responsible for implementing and executing assigned elements of the safety and occupational health program for Smithsonian American Art Museum, (SAAM), National Portrait Gallery (NPG), Achieves of American Art (AAA) Smithsonian Library (SIL), Office of Protection Services (OPS) and Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR). In this position, you will: Perform assignments to protect employees and tenant units working within the facility from occupational safety and health hazards, protect the assets from fire and life safety hazards, and protect the environment from pollution due to facility operations. Investigate incidents involving waste mishaps and prepares written reports detailing the incident(s) and educates staff on proper procedures. Coordinate and conduct all required annual emergency drills (fire, explosion, severe weather, and other undesirable events), including active shooter or terrorism response drills.