Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

$75,708 - $117,963/Yr

Department of Defense - Fort Liberty, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Liberty, NC

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

This position is with the Safety and Occupational Health Division in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The role involves providing safety and occupational health support to various stakeholders, including HQ, district Superintendents, school administrators, and DoDEA employees. The position requires maintaining professional relationships with safety and health departments and serving as a technical advisor on safety matters. The incumbent will develop technical reports, conduct safety inspections, and support policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and occupational health support/assistance to HQ, district Superintendent, district Chief of Staff, school administrators, Chemical Hygiene Officers/Coordinators, nurses, facilities management and DoDEA employees in a timely manner.
• Liaison and maintain close professional relationships with the host installation safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, environmental health, and fire departments for mission essential support.
• Serve as technical advisor for the HQ Safety and Occupational Health Division Chief and support the district superintendent, school principals, and DoDEA employees on matters pertaining to the safety of students, employees, contractors and visitors.
• Develop and deliver technical inspection reports, trend analysis, briefings, training, safety awareness products, conduct accident investigations, and maintain accident reporting and hazard tracking systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and directly support special projects and policy development; obtain and maintain playground safety inspector certification.
• Serve as an essential team member within the DoDEA Safety and Occupational Health Division and participate in projects that standardize and enhance the safety program for DoDEA.
• Provide technical and regulatory expertise in areas such as electrical and fire safety, fall protection, chemical hygiene, material handling equipment, machine guarding, and vehicle operations.
• Provide technical and regulatory expertise in areas such as hazard communication, construction and renovation design reviews, and OSHA record keeping requirements.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• This position requires to have and maintain an active/valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a Certificate in Certified Playground Safety inspector within 90 days of hire.
• Management is requesting/not requiring applicant to be able to lift 35 lbs.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy