Safety and Occupational Health Specialist- PA-08-3105

RBCI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

RBCI is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to provide the Navy Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) with ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational health standards within a warehouse environment. This work is onsite at the Williamsburg, VA office. 5%-10% travel may be required. This position is contingent upon contract award. (Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in warehouse environment.
Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of environmental concepts, principles, and practices.
A familiarity with chemical, biological, and ecological concepts and the skill to adapt the practices where relevant guidance is not established.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management and disposal.
Knowledge of job hazard analysis and other analytical techniques sufficient to perform mishap investigations and to identify casual factors through interviews, study of the sequence of mishap events and environmental circumstances and by review of contractor training records.
Skill in devising innovative safety procedures to minimize potential for injury or property damage resulting from production activities and equipment operations.
Knowledge of safety training concepts and be able to train contractor personnel in safety concepts and safe work practices.
Required Skills and Certifications – A valid driver's license to drive stand-up and 4-6K forklifts. OSHA Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO)
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational health requirements across warehouse, production, maintenance, and logistics operations.
Implement, manage, and enforce safety and occupational health programs in accordance with applicable DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), OSHA, and NMRLC policies, procedures, and standards.
Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA) and workplace evaluations to identify potential safety, health, and environmental hazards associated with production activities, equipment operations, and warehouse functions.
Investigate mishaps, accidents, and near‑miss incidents by analyzing the sequence of events, conducting interviews, reviewing environmental factors, and evaluating contractor training records to identify causal and contributing factors.
Develop, recommend, and implement corrective actions and preventative measures to reduce risk of injury, illness, or property damage.
Apply knowledge of environmental concepts and regulatory requirements related to hazardous material and hazardous waste management, handling, storage, and disposal.
Adapt and apply safety and environmental practices where established guidance is limited or unavailable, using sound professional judgment and risk management principles.
Develop, update, and implement safety procedures, instructions, and controls, including innovative safety solutions to mitigate hazards associated with warehouse and production operations.
Provide safety and occupational health training to contractor personnel, ensuring understanding of safety concepts, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
Conduct inspections and surveys of work areas to assess compliance with safety, fire protection, and environmental standards, and track corrective actions to closure.
Maintain documentation and records related to safety training, inspections, hazard reports, mishap investigations, and corrective action plans.
Coordinate with management, Government representatives, and operational leads on safety matters and continuous improvement initiatives.
Operate material handling equipment as required to support safety inspections and training activities within warehouse environments.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management in support of safety, environmental, and occupational health objectives.