VOSH Safety Engineer (Verona)

DHRM•Augusta, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a VOSH Safety Engineer The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to serve as VOSH Safety Engineer. These full-time positions are based in our Verona Field Office located in Verona, VA. Through your actions as a member of Virginia’s Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) team, you will help save lives and prevent injuries in the workplace. As a key member of the team, you will support the agency’s driving initiatives that promote workplace safety, health, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with Program Directors, Regional Directors, and Compliance Officers to support efforts to cultivate a culture of safety and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and do business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov. Why the State Government? Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy. Compensation: These positions offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, based on the entry level as shown below. Please note, the agency will not entertain salary negotiations for these positions. Apprentice: $53,441 Journeyman: $64,614 Senior: $71,076 Lead: $81,738 Benefits: As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to full-time classified employees: Vacation and Other Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Benefits Sickness and Disability Program Deferred Compensation with Cash Match Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Retirement Plans State Employee Resources Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to compose meaningful and accurate narrative reports and correspondence.
Practical knowledge and demonstrated ability to use personal computers and the Microsoft office suite of applications.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
Ability to interact positively with customers in an inimical environment.
Ability to properly wear a respirator if required, and to properly use other types of PPE.
Ability to perform job duties objectively and effectively in scenes where individuals may have sustained serious injuries or death.
Demonstrated experience as an occupational safety and health professional in a private or public sector environment.
Demonstrated experience interpreting, explaining, and/or applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
Demonstrated experience performing work site inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
Demonstrated experience recommending controls and corrective actions of occupational safety and health hazards.
Demonstrated experience conducting accident investigations and/or participating in legal proceedings such as depositions and testifying in court.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
Ability to respond to emergency calls after-hours on a rotational schedule or as needed.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds, etc.
The selected candidate must pass a criminal background investigation, and successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.

Nice To Haves

Certification in an occupational safety or health discipline issued by a recognized organization such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the Board for Global EHS Credentialing, including Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar.
Familiarity with OSHA sampling techniques, conducting job hazard analyses and occupational safety exposure assessments.
Experience performing asbestos inspections and/or project monitoring on asbestos abatement worksites.
Fundamental knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling methods, control measures, equipment, and calculations or experience in a science related field.
Bilingual fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare for inspections by reviewing the employer’s history and researching industry practices and safety measures.
Perform independent walk-around site visits and observations to identify hazards in the workplace.
Identify and evaluate workplace exposures to health risks such as but not limited to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stress factors.
Document the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct interviews with management and employees to determine exposure to hazards.
Prepare case file documentation to include complete and accurate inspection reports and recommend citations for possible violations.
Work closely with employers to ensure implementation of corrective measures for identified hazards.
Evaluate employers’ efforts to reduce and eliminate hazards.
Investigate occupational safety complaints reported by employees, as well as accidents, fatalities, and serious safety incidents in the workplace.