Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager

Veterans Health Administration•Clarksburg, WV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Occupational Health Manager serves as the designated Safety Officer for the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical center in Clarksburg, WV. This position requires authoritative expertise in safety management, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials control, environmental compliance, and construction safety. This individual will provide direct supervisory and managerial oversight of safety staff, serving as the technical advisor to senior leadership.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
Must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, questionnaire, and an online assessment.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Must serve a 1-year probationary period.
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12.
Major study - safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
OR Specialized Experience: 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.
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.
At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager.

Nice To Haves

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal authority for safety and occupational health for MWV VAMC and all affiliated facilities, with full authority to take immediate corrective action when hazardous conditions pose risks to life, health or property.
Plans, develops implements, and manages a comprehensive safety program that meets the requirements of VA, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, ADA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
Identifies safety risks through inspections, audits, and investigations; develops strategies for hazard mitigation and prevention.
Directs the facility's accident and incident investigation program, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting.
Manages and directs a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and local codes as well as VA and Joint Commission standards.
Manages the Environment of Care Program, including safety management, life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities, equipment, and security management, coordinating with the Quality and Patient Safety to ensure closed-loop reporting and resolution of issues.
Prepares and maintains the Statement of Conditions (SOC) for Joint Commission and recommends Fire Safety Equivalencies (FSEs) when required.
Reviews and approves policies, procedures, and protocols to always maintain accreditation readiness.
Provides expert review of construction and renovation projects (major, minor, NRM, and SLP) to ensure conformance with life safety, Fire Protection, and Occupational Safety standards; Prepares statements of conditions and recommends fire safety equivalencies for accreditation compliance.
Provides expert consultation to engineers, architects, and contractors during project design and construction phases.
Makes recommendations for structural modifications to achieve compliance when deficiencies are identified.
Manages a comprehensive and industrial hygiene program, identifying, evaluating and controlling chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic hazards; investigates occupational health complaints and negotiates corrective action with management and union representatives.
Maintains expertise in regulatory changes and ensures adoption of new standards.
Supervises subordinate staff, including: two Safety Specialist, one Industrial Hygienist, GEMS Coordinator, one administrative officer with full authority over recruitment, appraisals, promotions, training and disciplinary actions.
Exercises full supervisory authority: hiring, promotions, performance appraisals, awards, discipline, leave approval and training.
Ensure staff development through succession planning, skills training, and mentoring.
Manages section resources, prepares budgets, and promotes cost-effective operations which may include but is not limited to contract management.
Provides safety education, training, and consultative services to staff, clinicians, and leadership on PPE, fire safety, hazard recognition, and emergency preparedness.
Develops and delivers facility-wide safety training programs to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety.