Safety Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Safety Technician within Environmental Health & Safety. The role involves inspecting clinical and non-clinical worksites for hazards, assisting with compliance inspections, and providing safety training to staff.

Telework eligibility may be discussed during interviews. The position is located at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and the potential for

Qualifications

• Transcript required for education qualifications.
• Foreign education must be accompanied by Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of clinical and non-clinical worksites, buildings, plants, and grounds to identify hazards and assess potential harm to employees and environment.
• Conduct workplace inspections and assess compliance with laws/regulations; assist higher-graded staff with inspections and assignments.
• Respond to reports of unsafe conditions and work practices; report findings to service chief and Occupational Health Hygienist; identify violations and recommend corrective actions.
• Observe safety practices and monitor safety checklists; train leaders and employees on general safety and occupational health including mishap prevention.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

You will serve as a Safety Technician with the Environmental Health & Safety department of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center located in Spokane, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform inspections of clinical and non-clinical worksites, buildings, plants, and grounds to identify hazards and assess the potential for harm to employees of the facility and the environment.

Conduct workplace inspections and provide assessments relating to compliance and non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations and will assist higher-graded staff with environmental, occupational safety and health, and fire and life safety inspections and assignments. Respond to reports of unsafe conditions and work practices that resulted or could result in injury, illness, or exposure to persons and/or damage to property.

Observe safety practices and procedures, including equipment utilization. Monitor safety checklists for compliance with safety requirements. Report findings to the appropriate service chief and delegated occupational health Industrial Hygienist. Identify violations of established requirements and safe practices and make recommendations to eliminate identified hazards through the implementation of applicable guidelines, regulations, and recommended practices.

Support various phases of occupational health and safety inspection. Prepare reports of findings to propose corrective measures. Train leaders and employees with guidance on general safety and occupational health subjects to include mishap prevention and how to maintain safe working practices. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Safety Technician/PD70632-0 and PD70631-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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 $45645 – $65941/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government