Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

The incumbent is the Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Specialist and reports to the Chief of Occupational Safety & Emergency Management on matters relating to occupational safety and health and industrial hygiene at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises and directs Job Hazard Assessments and Annual Safety Inspections affecting facility employees. Advises accident investigation boards convened to ascertain causal factors precipitating fatalities, series injuries or substantial property damage by recommending specific investigative techniques and the application of appropriate standards and sound safety practices necessary to the effective conduct of a comprehensive study that fully and accurately documents final conclusions. Serves as the primary agency representative for the regional review of safety and occupational health programs of Federal agencies to assist them in the development of plans and programs to achieve and maintain compliance with agency regulations and standards Provides for training assistance to Federal agency management personnel, supervisory employees, and employees' representatives. Develops policies to comply with specific federal, state, and local laws and regulations while minimizing adverse impact to patient care for PVAHCS. Coordinates and manages the Comprehensive Environment of Care (CEOC) program. Advises executive leadership and management officials on EOC program adequacy and effectiveness. Prepares and presents advisory and evaluative reports on EOC program performance to leadership. Maintains and monitors EOC program data and analytics, ensuring integrity and accuracy. Identifies, addresses, and escalates significant EOC concerns or potential national-level risks. Administers and tracks EOC rounds and follow-up actions using Performance Logic or similar software. Leads and coordinates routine environmental inspections with clinical and administrative staff. Serves as the medical center's primary point of contact for EOC-related accrediting agencies and internal committees. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 07:00am - 15:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD14038O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.