The Safety & Occupational Health Specialist position is physically located at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Montrose, NY, with responsibilities extending to community care homes, nursing homes and satellite clinics within the network. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors by implementing and monitoring comprehensive safety programs.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include but may not be limited to the following: Conducts safety and fire protection surveys and recommends measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and conditions which may cause mishaps; Performs periodic on-site surveys for assigned organizations; Inspects construction projects to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards, including Interim Life Safety requirements; location of exits and stairs; floor load capacity; aisle space; adequacy of sprinkler systems; safety features on storage tanks containing flammable and volatile liquids; and adequacy of scaffolding erected to facilitate painting of buildings; Assists in the development, implementation, and documentation of Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) when protection or safety is affected by construction; Conducts and leads safety rounds as part of the facility's comprehensive safety program; Prepares required safety reports and recommendations and follows up on corrective actions and compliance issues; Reviews all accident reports to determine root cause; Performs analysis of trends in accidents and identifies areas where improvements can be made in safety; Reviews all service safety plans to ensure compliance with JCAHO requirements and hospital policy; Advises supervisors and safety representatives of appropriate safety measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes or environmental conditions; Prepares and revises safety instructions and guides that are relevant to current or planned contractor and medical center employees; Has delegated authority to investigate fires, motor vehicle collisions, and other accidents involving damage or loss to government-owned property, personal injury, or death to employees and/or visitors in accordance with VA Directive 7700; Provides technical safety training to supervisors and employees using a wide variety of materials, publications, exhibits, protective devices, and visual aids; Serves as the primary point of contact for the facility's Lockout/Tagout program in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and applicable VA directives; Conducts annual reviews of Lockout/Tagout procedures for accuracy and ensures procedures are posted at equipment locations and organized digitally; and Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
IMPORTANT: 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/.
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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $72737 – $94563/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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