The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Smithsonian Institution, Office of Protection Services. The Office of Protection Services (OPS) is responsible for overseeing, a large museum/complex law enforcement and security program, and leading and providing protection throughout the Smithsonian Institution.
The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting the OPS Safety and Occupational Health Managers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for employees, visitors, contractors, students-in-residence and volunteers. In this position, you will: Assist with managing safety programs by conducting investigations regarding mishaps, accidents and/or employee complaints.
Coordinate all aspects of inspections including planning and conducting inspections in a variety of work environments. Assist with the compilation and summarization of information for annual safety reports. Create and disseminate written information to employees regarding the safety program.
Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
BrownleeST@si.edu · 202-633-6409
This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $70623 – $111087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This is a Full-Time position.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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