Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, located in Cincinnati, Ohio; Morgantown, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Developing, planning, and conducting firefighter serious injury and fatality investigations for the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP). Using the firefighter fatality database, and in consultation with experts within the fire service, develop hypotheses for prevention and intervention activities. Preparing reports and articles about the program and individual investigations for NIOSH publications, peer-reviewed journals, and trade journals. Providing technical assistance to fire departments during evaluation of occupational injuries and fatalities, assisting FIT personnel during their injury and fatality investigations, and conducting investigations as a lead investigator.