Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

The Safety & Occupational Health Specialist position is located within Facilities Management Service at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties include but are not limited to: Manages in-house and contracted out construction project safety program; Plans and schedules periodic and unannounced inspections of all construction/renovation projects and provides safety related advice and guidance; Recommends to management specific techniques, methods and procedures to eliminate or control unsafe acts or conditions identified during inspections; Monitors the activities of private contractors to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws; Investigates and analyzes construction related mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, cause and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings; Independently performs projects and studies to provide methods and techniques for identifying and analyzing hazards; Conducts and participates in regular inspections of all work places, structures, roads and grounds and prepares a complete written report of findings and recommends corrective actions to eliminate unsafe conditions for work practices; Originates, plans, organizes and directs activities involving occupational safety, health and fire protection necessary to ensure essential safety of patients, visitors, employees, facilities and equipment; Devises methods to eliminate and minimize hazards to personnel, equipment and facilities; Manages contract work for all fire suppression systems; Conducts fire and safety conferences and training sessions with operating supervisors and employees, advising them of building safety features, unsafe conditions and practices and to stimulate interest of management and employees in accident prevention; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 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 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.