Safety & Health Program Lead - Fire Prevention & Compliance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist for the East Orange, NJ facility. The role involves day-to-day management of the safety and fire prevention program, policy development, and communication with leadership.

Must be prepared for site visits, audits, and training to ensure a safe work environment. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and coordinating emergency preparedness activities, with potential travel

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in safety/occupational health at GS-9 level or equivalent.
• Developing safety/occupational health policy and advising management on technical matters.
• Applying safety laws, regs, and theories to reduce hazards.
• Developing standards and procedures to eliminate hazards.
• Analyzing jobs and processes to determine hazard severity and probability.
• Designing/modifying workplaces to control hazards.
• Inspecting workplaces for compliance with policies and standards.
• Training workers, supervisors, and managers in safety and health topics.
• Experience in roles such as industrial hygienist, fire prevention engineer, or health physicist.

Responsibilities

• Administer and execute the facility safety and fire prevention program.
• Prepare safety, occupational health, and fire prevention policies and reports.
• Conduct safety and fire drills; train staff on safety practices.
• Investigate accidents, compile statistics, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead hazard evaluations and assist Emergency Preparedness activities.
• Perform periodic surveys and on-site inspections of facilities and labs.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Training and development

Workplace safety inspections

Education

Bachelor-level or higher in safety/occupational health

Tools

Industrial hygiene tools

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist for the East Orange, NJ facility. The role involves day-to-day management of the safety and fire prevention program, policy development, and communication with leadership.

Must be prepared for site visits, audits, and training to ensure a safe work environment. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and coordinating emergency preparedness activities, with potential travel