Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

This position serves as a Safety Officer for the Colorado River Service Unit, including a critical access hospital with an ambulatory clinic and four off site health centers. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Develops policies and procedures in various management areas to ensure the service unit complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Plan, implement, evaluate, and manage a comprehensive environmental health and safety program to conduct a safety and industrial hygiene program for employees, patients and visitors within the service unit. Direct, implement, and evaluate the service unit emergency response and security unit's fire and emergency response plan and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Conduct environmental monitoring to identify and report health and facility exposure issues, conducts loss control and risk analysis surveys in occupational health, safety, security, and fire areas. Conduct and oversee the evaluation of required emergency management exercises that are based upon the hospital's identified operational vulnerabilities and threats and involve the necessary facility staff as well as external agencies and organizations.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.