Industrial Hygiene & Safety Program Specialist

Smithsonian; Suitland, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History seeks a Safety/Occupational Health professional to help manage program elements, inspect facilities, and train staff in safety topics. This federal position requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to apply health codes across diverse environments.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements for GS-07, with emphasis on safety or health disciplines and related graduate study.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety/occupational health program elements.
• Ability to develop and implement safety standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety or occupational health program elements.
• Inspect workplaces to identify and eliminate hazards.
• Train staff in safety or occupational health subjects.
• Develop or implement safety and environmental health codes and standards.

Skills

Safety program management

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Workplace safety design

Staff training

Education

Safety or occupational health fields

Graduate education (master's or higher)

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History seeks a Safety/Occupational Health professional to help manage program elements, inspect facilities, and train staff in safety topics. This federal position requires adherence to safety regulations and the ability to apply health codes across diverse environments.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements for GS-07, with emphasis on safety or health disciplines and related graduate study.