Healthcare Safety & Risk Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls is seeking a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist to support safety and health staff in regulatory compliance, research, training, program development, accident prevention, and safety surveys in a healthcare environment.

The role includes conducting inspections across safety, occupational health, construction, fire prevention, and fire protection programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety and occupational health program elements.
• Ability to observe hazards and assess risks.
• Experience preparing written procedures and recommendations.
• Experience with safety inspections in workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supervisors and safety committees to control hazards.
• Identify hazards, detect risks, and determine causes.
• Develop abatement recommendations for OSH hazards.
• Prepare summary documentation and educational material on safety.
• Conduct workplace inspections and review corrective actions.
• Participate in budget management for safety and fire protection.

Skills

Hazard identification

Data analysis

Report writing

Training development

Inspection procedures

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls is seeking a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist to support safety and health staff in regulatory compliance, research, training, program development, accident prevention, and safety surveys in a healthcare environment.

The role includes conducting inspections across safety, occupational health, construction, fire prevention, and fire protection programs.