VOSH Safety Engineer Apprentice: Protecting Workplaces

DHRM; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state benefits

15 paid holidays

Job summary

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry in Manassas, VA seeks a VOSH Safety Engineer Apprentice to join the Manassas Field Office. These full-time positions support the agency's safety and regulatory compliance mission and collaborate with program directors, regional directors, and compliance officers.

You will perform inspections, identify hazards, document findings, and work with employers to implement corrective measures, with emphasis on protecting worker health and safety and ensuring

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience explaining and/or understanding applying federal or state occupational safety and health standards and regulations.
• Knowledge or experience performing inspections to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Experience as an occupational safety and health professional in private or public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for inspections by reviewing the employer’s history and researching industry practices and safety measures.
• Perform independent walk-around site visits and observations to identify hazards in the workplace.
• Identify and evaluate workplace exposures to health risks such as physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stress factors.
• Document the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct interviews with management and employees to determine exposure to hazards.
• Prepare case file documentation including complete and accurate inspection reports and recommend citations for possible violations.
• Work closely with employers to ensure implementation of corrective measures for identified hazards.
• Evaluate employers’ efforts to reduce and eliminate hazards.
• Investigate occupational safety complaints and incidents in the workplace.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Inspector experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry in Manassas, VA seeks a VOSH Safety Engineer Apprentice to join the Manassas Field Office. These full-time positions support the agency's safety and regulatory compliance mission and collaborate with program directors, regional directors, and compliance officers.

You will perform inspections, identify hazards, document findings, and work with employers to implement corrective measures, with emphasis on protecting worker health and safety and ensuring