Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Tucson, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Employee will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist located at the Southwest Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP), Veterans Healthcare System in Tucson, AZ. The primary purpose of this position includes the responsibility for the day-to-day administration and execution of the facility safety and fire prevention program, including preparation of all policies, reports, safety, occupational health and fire prevention-related correspondence. Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Ensures that inspection and testing of all fire protection equipment and systems is accomplished in accordance with codes and policies. Ensures that inspections of fire extinguishers throughout the facility and testing of the fire alarm system are conducted on an ongoing basis and directs overall program. Investigates lost-time accidents and fire incidents. Prepares analyses of accident and injury trends for review and action by the facility Safety Committee. Reviews all accident reports for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions. Conducts accident investigations and checks and analyzes accidents, illnesses, hazardous conditions and code deficiencies for the purpose of informing management and meeting report schedules. Accident investigations consist of visiting the accident scene and interviewing staff and visitors as needed, investigating the cause of the accident, and making recommendations on how they can be prevented. Compiles reports on accident statistics. Schedules hazard evaluations of any identified hazards and reviews all reports of hazards for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions. Conducts general and fire safety training classes for all employees, including special supervisory training classes in fire and occupational safety. Designs and executes an employee awareness program in safety, and informing services of employees trained. Schedules, conducts and documents fire drills and emergency preparedness drills in all areas of the facility. Acts as co-chair of Emergency Preparedness Committee and follows up on deficiencies found during Emergency Preparedness Drills. Conducts workplace inspections throughout the facility and storage areas. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment.
• Resume(s) must clearly support the qualifying experience to receive credit.
• Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.
• A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
• Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.
• Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
• Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
• Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
• Requires one full year of specialized experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
• Specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
• Qualifying specialized experience includes: Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
• Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
• Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
• Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
• Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that inspection and testing of all fire protection equipment and systems is accomplished in accordance with codes and policies.
• Ensures that inspections of fire extinguishers throughout the facility and testing of the fire alarm system are conducted on an ongoing basis and directs overall program.
• Investigates lost-time accidents and fire incidents.
• Prepares analyses of accident and injury trends for review and action by the facility Safety Committee.
• Reviews all accident reports for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Conducts accident investigations and checks and analyzes accidents, illnesses, hazardous conditions and code deficiencies for the purpose of informing management and meeting report schedules.
• Compiles reports on accident statistics.
• Schedules hazard evaluations of any identified hazards and reviews all reports of hazards for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Conducts general and fire safety training classes for all employees, including special supervisory training classes in fire and occupational safety.
• Designs and executes an employee awareness program in safety, and informing services of employees trained.
• Schedules, conducts and documents fire drills and emergency preparedness drills in all areas of the facility.
• Acts as co-chair of Emergency Preparedness Committee and follows up on deficiencies found during Emergency Preparedness Drills.
• Conducts workplace inspections throughout the facility and storage areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level