GSA Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (51643)

MIRACORP INC•Seattle, WA

3d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

MIRACORP is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to lead safety strategy and compliance efforts that protect people, facilities, and mission-critical operations nationwide for GSA. This role supports GSA’s national safety program by providing expert guidance, policy interpretation, and oversight across a nationwide portfolio. The Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in occupational safety, compliance, and risk management while supporting inspections, training, and program development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or related field; or a degree supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in related scientific or technical disciplines.
Minimum of five years of relevant scientific or technical experience in occupational safety and health.
Expert knowledge of OSH concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and codes, with the ability to recommend substantive program changes and develop new approaches to complex safety challenges.
Technical authority-level knowledge of occupational safety, building construction methods, hazardous materials, industrial processes, and safety systems.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure adequate safety and health protections.
Extensive knowledge of hazardous work operations across diverse facility types, enabling hazard detection, accident analysis, and compliance evaluation.
Ability to make independent judgments, develop new procedures, and recommend control measures for complex or unprecedented safety issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills to present recommendations, articulate technical information to non-technical audiences, and represent GSA to external stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on occupational safety, hazard control, and regulatory compliance
Serve as SME across safety areas including construction, electrical, fall protection, PPE, and hazard analysis
Conduct inspections, investigations, and risk assessments; develop corrective action plans
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend preventive measures
Review construction and project plans to ensure safety compliance
Develop and deliver safety policies, guidance, and training programs
Support national safety program tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement
Represent GSA in meetings with agencies, regulators, and stakeholders
Maintain safety data, records, and compliance with federal standards