Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

This position is located at the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. The Safety & Occupational Health Specialist plans, schedules, and conducts difficult inspections in establishments and worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering hazardous work processes and materials, and unsafe environmental conditions,

***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: Prepares plans and schedules for safety and occupational health inspections and audits at worksites involving hazardous processes, materials, and conditions. Conducts complex safety and occupational health inspections and audits in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Evaluates hazardous conditions, equipment, and work practices to determine severity and appropriate remedial measures. Obtains immediate correction of conditions presenting an imminent danger to life or limb. Ensures corrective actions are initiated for identified hazards. Conducts or assists with accident and mishap investigations. Prepares written reports of investigation findings and corrective recommendations. Advises managers and subject-matter specialists on work-process changes to reduce risk and control hazards. Develops safety campaigns and instructional materials to support accident-prevention goals. Delivers technical safety training to personnel. Provides technical guidance to safety committees and operating officials. Develops supplemental safety guidance and written procedures implementing applicable standards, codes, and requirements. Assesses safety programs and organizational policies and procedures for compliance with applicable directives and regulations. Recommends appropriate safety measures in response to technological changes in the workplace. Maintains safety training and historical records. Analyzes safety records and trends to identify conditions warranting revision of safety procedures. Manages data input for safety databases and accident-record systems to ensure data integrity. 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

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Most work is performed in an office or workplace setting, and the work is sedentary in nature. There may be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items, occasionally carrying moderate weight items, but no specific physical demands are required to perform the work. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.