Safety and Occupational Health Manager

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Safety and Occupational Health Manager to lead the nationwide OS safety program. The role requires overseeing inspections, investigations, and policy development, with travel up to five nights per month and eligibility for telework.

First time hires typically start at the step 1 rate. The posted salary range is $121,785 – $158,322 per year, and the position may be telework eligible under the Fed Transition path.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for managing the nationwide OS comprehensive safety and health program across geographically dispersed organizations.
• Conduct safety and health inspections, assessments, and program evaluations to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, develop corrective actions, and analyze data to reduce organizational risk.
• Develop, interpret, and implement occupational safety and health policies, procedures, directives, and operating guidance.
• Advise management on safety requirements and regulatory compliance; develop and deliver safety training and communication materials.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

You will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Manager with the Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Facilities and Administrative Service (OFAS). You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent has lead responsibility for managing the nationwide OS comprehensive safety and health program, including: Plans, implements, administers, and evaluates occupational safety and health programs for geographically dispersed organizations with diverse operational hazards. Conducts and oversees occupational safety and health inspections, assessments, and program evaluations to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.

Leads accident and incident investigations involving employee injuries, property damage, or hazardous conditions and develops corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Analyzes injury, accident, and hazard data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and reduce organizational risk. Develops, interprets, and implements occupational safety and health policies, procedures, directives, and operating guidance.

Advises management officials on occupational safety and health requirements, hazard abatement strategies, and regulatory compliance matters. Develops and delivers safety training, educational programs, and communication materials to improve workplace safety performance. Manages corrective action and hazard abatement programs, including tracking, documenting, and validating closure of identified deficiencies.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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