Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager

Veterans Health Administration • Miami, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Occupational Safety and Health Manager develops and manages comprehensive programs covering general occupational safety, industrial hygiene, fire prevention and life safety, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, environmental risk management, and regulatory compliance. The position is within the Environmental Health and Safety Service at the Miami VA Healthcare System in Miami, Florida. It is not virtual; the employee must live within or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the duty location.

The role leads the medical center's safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, fire protection, emergency management, and safe patient handling and mobility programs. It develops directives and regulations, applies relevant standards to identify and reduce hazards, coordinates environment-of-care management, and supports emergency planning and preparedness. The manager also reviews chemical-use safeguards, oversees reporting and fees for hazardous materials and waste activities, conducts ergonomic surveys, reviews construction plans for compliance, and investigates accidents to identify trends and recommend prevention measures.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment and relocation incentives are authorized for highly qualified candidates. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including experience supervising or leading safety and occupational health staff or teams. There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must complete the required application, questionnaire, and online assessment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must undergo a background/security investigation.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel member.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in safety or occupational health.
• Must have experience supervising and/or leading safety and occupational health staff or teams; this experience must be detailed in the resume.
• Must be able to live within or relocate within commuting distance of the Miami duty location.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodation or workplace adjustment as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for recruitment and relocation incentives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, fire protection, emergency management, and safe patient handling and mobility programs.
• Develop and prepare directives and regulations in accordance with Federal, state, and local guidelines and policies.
• Apply regulations, standards, and safety practices to detect hazardous conditions and recommend measures to eliminate or minimize injury, illness, environmental impact, or fire risks.
• Coordinate medical center environment-of-care management plans, including annual assessments and the Environment of Care Committee.
• Ensure development and implementation of the emergency operations plan and continuity of operations, and maintain preparedness for all-hazard events.
• Review grant proposals to ensure chemical-use safeguards, required safety training, and safe practices are in place.
• Ensure accurate reporting of medical center activities and payment of applicable state EPA fees related to hazardous waste and materials.
• Conduct workplace ergonomic surveys and recommend corrective measures and ergonomic equipment or furniture.
• Review drawings and specifications for new construction and building alterations for compliance with standards and regulatory criteria.
• Recommend procedures to control or eliminate hazardous operations or conditions.
• Ensure environmental compliance reviews are included in construction plans.
• Investigate accidents, compile statistical data to determine trends, and recommend preventive measures.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed