Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Summary The Occupational Safety and Health Manager, is responsible for development and management of comprehensive programs to include general occupational safety, industrial hygiene, fire prevention/life safety, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, environmental risk management, and regulatory compliance. Learn more about this agency Duties ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include, but are not limited to. Planning, organizing, directing, and managing a comprehensive safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, fire protection, emergency management, and safe patient handling and mobility program; Developing and preparing directives and regulations through Federal, state, and local guidelines and policies; Applying regulations, standards, and sound safety practices to detect hazardous conditions and recommending proper measures to eliminate or minimize the possibility of injury, illness, environmental impact or fire to personnel and property; Coordinating all aspects of the medical center environment of care (EOC) management plans including the annual assessments and the EOC Committee; Assuring the development and implementation of the emergency operations plan, continuity of operations, and ongoing preparedness of the medical center for all-hazard events; Reviewing grant proposals for the inclusion of safeguards for using chemicals by ensuring safety training has taken place and safe practices are in effect; Ensuring that the medical center accurately reports all activities and pays appropriate fees related to state Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste and material activities; Performing workplace ergonomic surveys and recommending corrective measures to eliminate or minimize ergonomic related hazards and making recommendations on the purchase of ergonomic related equipment and furniture; Reviewing drawings and specifications for new construction and building alterations to determine the degree of compliance with standards and regulatory criteria; Recommending procedures to control or eliminate hazardous operations or conditions; Ensuring environmental compliance reviews are included in construction plans; Investigating accidents, compiling statistical data to determine trends, and recommending preventive measures as needed; Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am until 4:30pm. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-13: Requires at least one year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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. In addition, at this GS-13 grade: experience supervising and/or leading safety and occupational health staff/teams. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. Minimum of 2-3 years of safety hospital experience is highly preferred. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementComplianceOrganizational Performance AnalysisTechnical Credibility IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The performance of work duties requires frequent surveys necessitating prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending. Onsite visits require regular and recurrent exposure to operating machines and equipment, hazardous materials, high noise levels, dust and fumes. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn when required. The Safety & Occupational Health Manager is exposed to operating machinery and hazardous materials including chemicals and flammable liquids, construction hazards and high noise levels, dust, and fumes. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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