Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 99,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to manage the facility safety and fire prevention program on-site. The role includes inspecting fire protection equipment, testing alarm systems, investigating incidents, and coordinating safety training and drills.

The position requires live proximity to the duty location or relocation within commutable distance. Telework eligibility is noted in the job posting.

Qualifications

A transcript must be submitted with your application.
Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript for credit.

Responsibilities

Administer and execute the facility safety and fire prevention program, including policy and report preparation.
Inspect and test fire protection equipment and fire alarm systems; direct overall program.
Investigate lost-time accidents and fire incidents; review reports for corrective actions.
Conduct accident investigations and hazard assessments; provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Deliver general and fire safety training; coordinate employee awareness programs and drills.

Skills

Safety program administration

Fire prevention

Accident investigation

Training delivery

Emergency preparedness

Education

Transcript required

Tools

Fire protection equipment testing

Job description

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employee will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist located at the Southwest Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP), Veterans Healthcare System in Tucson, AZ.

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*** The primary purpose of this position includes the responsibility for the day-to-day administration and execution of the facility safety and fire prevention program, including preparation of all policies, reports, safety, occupational health and fire prevention-related correspondence.

Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Ensures that inspection and testing of all fire protection equipment and systems is accomplished in accordance with codes and policies. Ensures that inspections of fire extinguishers throughout the facility and testing of the fire alarm system are conducted on an ongoing basis and directs overall program. Investigates lost-time accidents and fire incidents.

Prepares analyses of accident and injury trends for review and action by the facility Safety Committee. Reviews all accident reports for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions. Conducts accident investigations and checks and analyzes accidents, illnesses, hazardous conditions and code deficiencies for the purpose of informing management and meeting report schedules.

Accident investigations consist of visiting the accident scene and interviewing staff and visitors as needed, investigating the cause of the accident, and making recommendations on how they can be prevented. Compiles reports on accident statistics. Schedules hazard evaluations of any identified hazards and reviews all reports of hazards for completeness, accuracy and adequacy of corrective actions.

Conducts general and fire safety training classes for all employees, including special supervisory training classes in fire and occupational safety. Designs and executes an employee awareness program in safety, and informing services of employees trained. Schedules, conducts and documents fire drills and emergency preparedness drills in all areas of the facility.

Acts as co- chair of Emergency Preparedness Committee and follows up on deficiencies found during Emergency Preparedness Drills. Conducts workplace inspections throughout the facility and storage areas. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Various work schedules are available, due to operational necessity and at the discretion of the supervisor.

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 $76095 – $98928/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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