The Safety and Occupational Health Management provides the planning, coordinating, and evaluating for the safety program. The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist ensures that the Safety Service office functions efficiently and effectively by carrying out assigned duties. This professional position is located within the Safety and Emergency Management Service line at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the implementation of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA (NFPA) Codes and especially Life Safety Code (LSCTM) Inspection of all VAMC and contract facilities, and recommending corrective actions to remediate deficiencies.
Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to function independently in the compliance evaluation of contract veteran care providers within the Central Savannah River Area Conduct inspections of VA contract nursing homes, adult day care centers, state veteran's homes, community residential care homes and homeless shelters for compliance with applicable safety and fire protection standards and VA regulations.
Makes independent decision for contracting needs based on inspection and compliance with applicable standard often utilizing best professional judgment if variances are allowed Survey and inspect construction sites, operations, facilities, and personnel to determine conformance to safety rules, standards, and regulations; notes hazards and undesirable operating conditions and recommends corrective action.
Responsible for planning, implementing and administering a safety program covering VA Medical facilities, outpatient clinics, and veteran care contract facilities. Advise top management, staff and operating officials on the identification, elimination and prevention of occupational and medical hazards and mishaps.
Ensure that several geographically dispersed clinics in the Medical Center's area of responsibility comply with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures. Interpret safety standards as they relate to health care facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Work schedule subject to change based on agency need. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Specialist/PD077670 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/.
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.
kea.lauchu@va.gov · 405-456-2140 X62140
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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