Telework-Eligible Safety & Health Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tucson, AZ seeks a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (GS-11) to manage the day-to-day safety and fire prevention program at the Southwest Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP).

The role requires implementing safety standards, conducting inspections, and leading training across the facility. The position emphasizes hazard identification, accident investigations, and coordinating emergency preparedness.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes managing safety or occupational health program elements.
• Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy.
• Applying safety laws, regulations, and practices to advise on hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Administer the facility safety and fire prevention program.
• Inspect fire protection equipment and systems per codes.
• Investigate accidents and analyze injury trends for safety improvements.
• Conduct safety and fire prevention training for employees and supervisors.
• Coordinate hazard evaluations and emergency preparedness activities.

Skills

Managing safety program elements

Developing safety policy

Applying safety laws/regulations

Hazard analysis and risk assessment

Safety training delivery

Education

Ph.D. in safety or related field

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tucson, AZ seeks a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (GS-11) to manage the day-to-day safety and fire prevention program at the Southwest Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP).

The role requires implementing safety standards, conducting inspections, and leading training across the facility. The position emphasizes hazard identification, accident investigations, and coordinating emergency preparedness.