Lead Safety & Health Programs Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Safety & Occupational Health Manager to lead safety, health, and environmental programs across the medical center and affiliated facilities.

The role focuses on hazard control, policy development, and emergency management, with extensive collaboration across departments. The incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate safety and health initiatives, conduct inspections, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with federal safety

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate education in safety or occupational health fields (24 credit hours in related disciplines).
• Specialized experience in safety and occupational health program elements.

Responsibilities

• Develop local safety policies and programs for facility safety, GEMS, and emergency management.
• Inspect and survey facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare reports on safety compliance and violations.
• Oversee environmental, safety, and fire protection mandates across the medical center and affiliates.
• Lead drills and training for emergency preparedness and decontamination procedures.
• Develop budgets and manage workload for safety programs.

Skills

Safety program management

Hazard analysis

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Training & education

Education

Safety/occupational health degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Safety & Occupational Health Manager to lead safety, health, and environmental programs across the medical center and affiliated facilities.

The role focuses on hazard control, policy development, and emergency management, with extensive collaboration across departments. The incumbent will plan, implement, and evaluate safety and health initiatives, conduct inspections, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with federal safety