The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Chief of Safety and Emergency Management Service and is responsible for directing, planning, developing, and implementing and for oversight of the AVAHCS Safety and Emergency Management Program, Fire Protection, Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS), Industrial Hygiene, Radiation Safety Programs, and Biomedical Equipment Programs.
Duties include but not limited to: Plans, designs , constructs modifies improves or maintains facilities either by in house or contractual effort. Regulates and enforces Safety policies programs and activities. Establishes standards, promoting improvements, evaluating compliance, and if necessary, directing action to secure satisfactory results.
Acts as technical expert on issues related to safety in a health care facility, with intimate knowledge of Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, ADA, and CARF standards. Resolves difficult and complex technical, project management, and organizational problems using innovative and original approaches. Issues reports of analyses and tracts status of corrective and preventive actions.
Plans, organizes, oversees, and provides technical assistance for projects to resolve safety problems. Initiates corrective actions for occupational safety, environment of care, and fire protection inspections. Manages computer programs and databases to enhance management of safety programs. Total Rewards Brochure: Safety & Occupational Health Manager Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Manager/PD062560 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
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Anastasia.Dixon@va.gov · (254) 658-3589
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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