Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

About the Position: This position is being advertised for one position located in Camp Humphreys, Korea. Federal employees in Camp Humphreys, Korea are currently entitled to receive a 15% Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. (subject to change). The initial length of this overseas tour is 24 months. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Provide safety assistance to the district Superintendent, district Chief of Staff, school administrators, Chemical Hygiene Officers/Coordinators, nurses, facilities management and DoDEA employees in a timely manner.

Liaison with the host installation safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, environmental health, and fire departments for support.

Serve as a technical advisor for the HQ Safety and Occupational Health Division Chief, support district superintendent, school principals, and DoDEA employees on all matters pertaining to the safety of students, employees, contractors and visitors.

Develop and deliver technical inspection reports, trend analysis, briefings, training, safety awareness products, conduct accident investigations, and maintain accident reporting and hazard tracking systems.

Conduct safety inspections and support construction worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering hazardous work processes and materials, and unsafe environmental conditions; maintain playground safety inspector certification.

Work as a team member within the DoDEA Division of Safety and Occupational Health and participate in projects to improve the safety program for DoD.

Provide technical expertise in areas such as electrical safety, fall protection, chemical hygiene, material handling equipment, machine guarding, vehicle operations, hazard communication, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements.