Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist position is located at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. It supports safety and health staff in regulatory compliance, research, training, program development, accident prevention and safety surveys in a healthcare environment.

This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance of Sioux Falls and relocation/telework options may be discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Working with supervisors, union officials, and safety and occupational health committees to eliminate or control hazardous operations or conditions.
• Inspecting: Observing workplace conditions and employee performance patterns to identify hazards, detect risks, and determine causal relationships; developing abatement recommendations for safety and occupational health hazards.
• Investigating: Searching for clues, questioning witnesses, retracing sequences to uncover sources of injuries and illnesses.
• Recording: Ensuring data validity, documenting occurrences and data summaries, maintaining program information.
• Analyzing: Examining data to identify sources of losses and recommending actions to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Reporting: Writing summaries and preparing documentation related to safety and occupational health; promoting training activities; preparing procedures for safety implementation.

Job description

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist supports safety and health staff in regulatory compliance, research, training, program development, accident prevention and safety surveys in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** **Please be advised this occupation is currently undergoing a classification consistency review that may result in a change in title, series, and/or grade if determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A consistency review is required for this position as a result of an OPM appeal related to the occupation.

A "consistency review" is the process that involves a classification review of positions performing work that is identical or related to an OPM appeal to ensure they are classified consistently and in accordance with OPM standards.

If a reduction in grade occurs, you could be eligible for grade and/or pay retention.** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Working with supervisors, union officials, and safety and occupational health committees to eliminate or control hazardous operations or conditions.

Performing nonsupervisory work in one or more of the following areas: Inspecting: Observing workplace conditions and employee performance patterns to identify hazards, detect risks, and determine causal relationships; developing abatement recommendations for safety and occupational health hazards. Investigating: Searching for clues, studying variables, questioning witnesses, and retracing sequences to uncover the sources of reported injuries and illnesses.

Recording: Assuring the validity of data collected, accurate documentation of occurrences and data summaries, and maintenance of program information. Analyzing: Examining available data to identify possible sources of losses experienced, determining critical factors prior to occurrence, and recommending alternatives to eliminate or minimize losses from injuries and illnesses.

Reporting: Defining terminology, writing summaries and preparing summary documentation related to safety and occupational health. Promoting a wide variety of training activities designed to achieve awareness of safety hazards and corresponding preventive procedures. Preparing written procedures for implementation of safety, including life safety, fire protection, and occupational health policies. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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