Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Office of Safety)

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Office of Safety)Job ID:200533Location:DC-Jackson Graham Bldg-2nd FlFull/Part Time:Full-TimePosting Open-Close08/14/2020-08/29/2020UnionNRPRegular/Temporary:RegularReturn to Previous PageJob DescriptionMinimum QualificationsEducation · Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Transportation, Environmental Health or related health science fieldo In lieu of bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and four (4) years’ experience enforcing adherence to occupational health regulations and identifying potential hazardsExperience· Minimum six (6) years’ experience facilitating and monitoring the development, implementation and compliance with laws, standards, and programs that are aimed at making the workplace safe for employees, and other stakeholdersCertification/Licensure

N/A

Preferred

N/A

Medical GroupSatisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.Job SummaryThe Safety and Occupational Health Specialist supports management in the implementation of safety and occupational health programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements, incorporating the Safety Management System (SMS) designed to manage safety elements in the workplace. The incumbent partners in the development and implementation of science and data-driven programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.Essential Functions

Supports the Safety Measurement System by assisting in the implementation of data-driven programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.

Performs field work, including Job Hazard Analyses and other workplace surveys to support industrial health initiatives, enforce occupationalhealth regulations and identify potential hazards.

Maintains accurate program data to support the Authority’s Agency Safety Plan (ASP). Queries and analyzes occupational data to produce reports on safety risks in the Authority.

Shares in the development of novel strategies to resolve unsafe acts and conditions in the work place through research, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Collaborates in the development of curriculum for industrial hygiene training and works with the appropriate parties to implement training and ensure accurate recordkeeping of training records.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.Evaluation Criteria Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

Skills and/or behavioral assessment

Personal interview

Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

Review of a current motor vehicle report

ClosingWMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.