Safety Specialist: St. Brides Correctional Center #00229

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesapeake, VA

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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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees