Safety Specialist: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00092

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Safety Specialist at Lunenburg Correctional Center. The role focuses on developing and managing safety programs, including fire prevention and occupational safety regulations, with coordination across local and state agencies.

The position requires knowledge of OSHA/EPA/DEQ regulations, strong training abilities, and experience in corrections; excellent communication and documentation skills are essential. Apply through the Commonwealth of Virginia system.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and principles.
• Ability to develop and present institutional plans and programs.
• Ability to teach/train in a classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to efficiently delegate.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, monitors, and manages the institution’s safety programs.
• Oversees fire prevention, safety, health, hazardous materials/communication, occupational safety regulations and sanitation.
• Maintains documentation to comply with department of corrections standards.
• Assists with pest control at the institution.

Skills

Safety regulations

Teaching/training

Communication

Delegation

OSHA regulations

EPA regulations

DEQ regulations

Microsoft Office

Education

OSH certification

Job description

Title: Safety Specialist: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00092

State Role Title:Compliance/Safety Officer III

Hiring Range: $45,740.00 - $71,353.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Lunenburg Correctional Center

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Develops, coordinates, monitors, and manages the institution’s safety programs. Responsible for fire prevention, safety, health, hazardous material/communication, occupational safety regulations and sanitation. Major job elements consist of institutional inspection program, employee fire and safety training, coordination with local, state and federal agencies on required reports. Maintains documentation as necessary to comply with department of corrections standards. Assists with pest control at the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and principles, techniques, laws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to develop and present institutional plans and programs. Ability to teach/train in a classroom setting. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to efficiently delegate.

Additional Considerations

Experience related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) regulations. Experience preparing reports. Previous experience working in corrections. Experience with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. Certification in OSH field or other local, state, and federal safety program. working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.