Safety Support Specialist

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation seeks a Safety/Compliance professional to drive prevention programs and oversee safety technology implementations. You will design and refine safety procedures, partner with advisory teams, and monitor regulatory requirements across OSHA, PHMSA, and DOT contexts.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven evaluations, and the rollout of safety improvements. Remote work is allowed, with occasional campus requirements within the continental U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a safety/related field or the equivalent with 4 years of experience.
• Five years’ experience in safety/logistics with applicable safety certifications; two years leading safety programs.
• Knowledge of industrial/occupational safety concepts and trends; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prevention and compliance efforts to support safety strategies.
• Lead cross-functional projects to support safety programs and vendor relations.
• Develop changes to safety process documentation and facilities operations.
• Review metrics and evaluate outcomes of safety initiatives.
• Facilitate presentations and support changes in safety technology systems and procedures.
• Attend trade shows, build relationships with regulators, and monitor industry trends.
• Ensure program success by overseeing rollout of safety changes.
• Remote work eligibility with required presence near FedEx campuses within certain regions.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Rapport building

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Logistics, Public Administration, Transportation, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Responsible for conducting prevention and compliance efforts to support the safety strategies. Assists advisory team in strategic design and change management of safety programs, policies, and procedures relating to new and/or changing workplace safety performance risks, Workers Compensation exposures, or regulations specific to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and FedEx contracted requirements.

Essential Functions

Promotes a “Safety Above All” culture.

Researches safety related technologies and other advances in Safety system management within the industry or per OSHA, PHMSA, and DOT regulations.

Oversees safety quality initiatives and quality action teams (QAT’s).

Identifies improvement opportunities and/or implements safety technology systems that meet business objectives.

Leads cross functional and/or cross operating company projects to support safety projects that impact contract service providers or employees within the workplaces.

Researches, develops and proposes changes to employee and contractor service provider facing process and procedure documentation, such as the Safety Information Guide, facilities design, materials handling, and overall operations environment.

Reviews and analyzes metrics and evaluations as a result of changes to various safety projects.

Develops and facilitates presentations and provides follow up support regarding changes in safety technology systems, programs, and procedures.

Ensures program, product, and vendor success by overseeing roll out of safety program changes.

Maintains knowledge of new and/or existing safety related technologies to provide business requirements and recommendations.

Attends trade shows/conferences and establishes relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Initiates, develops, and maintains relationships with various enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Leads research of emerging industry trends and regulatory requirements.

Leads innovation efforts focused on workplace safety and highway safety.

Works and recommends changes on safety specifications for buildings within the organization to reduce risk, support safety policies and procedures, and aligns to operating company objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for remote work and may be located anywhere within the United States excluding AK, HI and U.S. territories, however if you live within the 50 miles radius of a campus you will be required to work at a FedEx campus location several times per week.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Logistics, Public Administration, Transportation, Engineering, or related field required. In addition to minimum experience, high school diploma or GED and four (4) years’ experience is accepted in lieu of degree.

Minimum Experience

Five (5) years’ experience required in safety, logistics or a related field with applicable safety certifications; two (2) years of experience leading and/or facilitating the implementation of successful safety programs. Direct experience with researching regulations and recommending corrective action is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Professional designation in one or more of the following preferred: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Director of Safety (CDS).

Knowledge of concepts, practices, and industry trends related to industrial/occupational safety.

Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.

Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications.

Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information.

Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.

Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport and positively influence diverse groups.

Job Conditions

Moderate travel required

Preferred Qualifications

Pay Transparency

(FEC_SH29) USA: $33.63/hr - $67.25/hr, CO: $33.63/hr - $64.45/hr, CA: $35.49/hr - $56.05/hr, NJ: $35.49/hr - $53.24/hr, ME, OH & VT: $35.49/hr - $56.04/hr, MN: $35.49/hr - $61.65/hr, IL & NV: $35.49/hr - $64.45/hr, MD, NY, VA & WA: $35.49/hr - $67.25/hr, MA: $37.36/hr - $67.25/hr, RI: $41.10/hr - $61.65/hr, CT: $41.10/hr - $64.45/hr, DC & HI: $42.96/hr - $64.45/hr, NYC: $42.96/hr - $67.25/hr

Pay

Additional Details

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)