VOSH Safety Engineer: Build Safer Workplaces

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Labor and Industry seeks a VOSH Safety Engineer for the Harrisonburg Regional Office. This full-time role focuses on inspections, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance to protect workers' safety and health.

You will collaborate with program and regional directors, prepare inspection reports, and help implement corrective actions. The position includes a comprehensive state benefits package and holidays, with occasional travel.

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.
• Knowledge or experience recommending controls and corrective actions of occupational safety and health hazards.
• Bilingual fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

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 to include 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 reported by employees, as well as accidents, fatalities, and serious safety incidents in the workplace.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

PC skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

PPE usage

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Labor and Industry seeks a VOSH Safety Engineer for the Harrisonburg Regional Office. This full-time role focuses on inspections, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance to protect workers' safety and health.

You will collaborate with program and regional directors, prepare inspection reports, and help implement corrective actions. The position includes a comprehensive state benefits package and holidays, with occasional travel.