Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026 or until the position is filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 12, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates two weeks after posted and every two weeks after.

Serves as a safety and occupational health specialist for a major medical facility, VA based clinics, contracted clinics, leased spaces, cemeteries and a host of social work based housing for veterans. The Safety and Occupational Health specialist will plan, schedule, and conduct inspections in establishments and worksites. Safety and occupational health specialists will work with supervisors, safety and occupational health committees to eliminate or control hazardous operations or conditions. Major duties include: Plan, schedule and conduct inspections in establishments and worksites. Prepare safety policies, procedures and guidelines, organizes and develops safety training curriculum and reviews proposed equipment procurement requests. Schedule surveys of contracted, leased ,VA buildings and offices to identify and evaluate risks involving a wide variety of work environments. Consult with specialists from related occupations concerning work process modifications and recommends corrective or remedial safety measures. Work with supervisors, union officials, safety and occupational health committees to control hazardous operations and conditions. Inspect and observe workplace conditions and employee performance patterns to identify hazards, risks and relationships. Recommends adjustments to eliminate or minimize losses from injuries and illnesses. Confer with safety and occupational health specialists external to the facility to identify hazards related to new laboratory equipment or other areas. Initiates written procedures implementing technical safety standards, codes, and safety requirements for a variety of operations and activities. Review contractor submitted documentation for federal compliance. Work closely with all personnel in the establishment of realistic safety requirements and compliance with applicable directives and regulations. Document and record data. Analyze and examine available data to identify possible sources of losses experienced. Write reports and defining terminology, write summaries and prepare summary documentation. Maintain records of all area training. Develops educational materials and techniques. Conduct a wide variety of training activities designed to achieve awareness of safety hazards and preventative procedures. Develop and implement safety promotional and educational campaigns containing aspects of difficult issues that are designed to meet both general and specific goals of reducing accidental occurrences and meet unique local situations Notifies supervisors when training is due. Conduct investigations to uncover the sources of reported injuries and illnesses. Advises managers and supervisors within the assigned area on the status of the safety and occupational health programs. Review contractor submitted documentation for federal compliance. Work closely with all personnel in the establishment of realistic safety requirements and compliance with applicable directives and regulations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4pm or 8am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD010880 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.