Safety Specialist: St. Brides Correctional Center #00229

DHRM•Chesapeake, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, coordinates, monitors, and manages the institution’s safety programs. Responsible for fire prevention, safety, health, hazardous material/communication, occupational safety regulations and sanitation. Major job elements consist of institutional inspection program, employee fire and safety training, coordination with local, state and federal agencies on required reports. Maintains documentation as necessary to comply with department of corrections standards. Assist with pest control at the institution.

Requirements

General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and principles, techniques, laws and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and present institutional plans and programs.
Ability to teach/train in a classroom setting.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to efficiently delegate.

Nice To Haves

Experience related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) regulations.
Experience preparing reports.
Previous experience working in corrections.
Experience with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Certification in OSH field or other local, state, and federal safety program.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, monitors, and manages the institution’s safety programs.
Responsible for fire prevention, safety, health, hazardous material/communication, occupational safety regulations and sanitation.
Conducts institutional inspection programs.
Provides employee fire and safety training.
Coordinates with local, state and federal agencies on required reports.
Maintains documentation as necessary to comply with department of corrections standards.
Assists with pest control at the institution.