Safety Manager
About The Position
This position is for a Safety Manager for the Central Office. OK Department of Veterans Affairs 2132 NE 36th St Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Salary commensurate with experience. This position is responsible for the planning, directing and coordinating of the agency's safety programs including but not limited to Occupational Health / Safety, Facilities Safety / Security, Safety Consultation and training, Agency Safety Coordinator for all divisions in the agency, Safety Officer for ODVA in accordance with federal, state, and agency rules, regulations, and policies. This position is a direct report to the ODVA Chief Operating Officer.
Requirements
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
- Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, industrial safety, occupational safety and health or a closely related field and two years professional level experience in an occupational health and/or safety standards controlled environment requiring applications of safety standards and codes or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must obtain EEO Investigator Certification within three months of hire date.
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree would substitute for one year of required experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct VA Home EOC rounds in preparation for OK State and VA Life Safety Surveys.
- Supervise the VA Homes Fire and Safety Department.
- Identify, develop, and administer safety training programs.
- Evaluates and maintains occupational health and safety programs for the prevention of motor vehicle and/or workplace accidents within the agency.
- Provides advice and guidance to site and agency managers regarding inspection procedures and statutory regulations; provides pertinent PEOSH/OSHA materials to employees; makes related referrals and recommendations as indicated.
- Performs a variety of risk management functions including evaluations and recommendations pertaining to automobile operations, liability exposure, property and casualty and Tort claims.
- Ensures compliance with the occupational injury, illnesses and fatality record keeping requirements.
- Investigates workplace fatalities, accidents and complaints made against employers. Prepare investigations and reports to support findings, including EEOC investigations as assigned by ODVA General Council.
- Coordinates the random drug testing program in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Oversee the ODVA Homes and OKC Central Office camera surveillance, CompleteView application and accounts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
