VOSH Safety Engineer (Henrico)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Henrico, Virginia, VA

57d•$53,441 - $81,738•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as VOSH Safety Engineer. This full-time position is based in our Central Virginia Regional Office located in Henrico, 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.

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.
Knowledge or experience interpreting, explaining, and/or applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
Knowledge or experience of performing work site safety and health inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
Knowledge or experience recommending controls and corrective actions of occupational safety and health hazards.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an occupational safety and health professional in a private or public sector environment.
Experience conducting accident investigations and/or participating in legal proceedings such as depositions and testifying in court.
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.
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.