Occupational Health & Safety Program Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Protection Services in Washington, DC seeks an experienced safety professional. This role focuses on developing safety programs, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions to maintain a secure museum complex.

Applicants should have appropriate education and/or experience per GS-09/11 levels. The resume guidance notes two-page limit and emphasis on describing actual experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in safety or occupational health with 24 related semester hours.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level.
• Advanced degrees accepted for higher grades (e.g., Master's, PhD).
• Foreign education transcripts may be required per instructions.

Skills

Safety program support

Hazard identification

Inspections & investigations

Training material development

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Protection Services in Washington, DC seeks an experienced safety professional. This role focuses on developing safety programs, conducting inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions to maintain a secure museum complex.

Applicants should have appropriate education and/or experience per GS-09/11 levels. The resume guidance notes two-page limit and emphasis on describing actual experience.