Description
Job Title Professional, Occupational Health and Safety.E Location Virginia Beach, VA, US Organization Name Safety and Security Work Schedule and Other Information Brief Description The Occupational Health and Safety Professional is crucial in establishing and sustaining a safe and healthy workplace while promoting a robust safety culture within the organization. This role encompasses developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, educating employees on safety protocols, investigating workplace incidents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. By prioritizing employee well-being and ensuring HRSD adheres to safety regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Professional significantly reduces risks and fosters a safe and secure work environment. Detailed Description Click to review the complete job description.
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Job Requirements
Education
Required
• Bachelors' degree in an appropriate field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields
• Education equivalency equals two years of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed. The stated experience is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency.
Experience
Required
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience with administration and support of robust safety programs, OSHA, NFPA, DOT regulations, and Virginia Asbestos regulations or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Performs industrial hygiene sampling, respirator fit testing, and audiometric testing
Desired
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, mobile elevated work platforms, truck cranes, and heavy equipment such as a forklift, telehandler and skid steer
• Familiarity with water/wastewater industry and processes
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
• Valid driver's license from state of residence
The following certifications and licenses must be obtained within the first two years of employment:
• Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification
• CAOHC Occupational Hearing Conservationist
• Virginia Asbestos Inspector and Supervisor License
• Certified Telehandler and Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer
• Certified Decision Driving Instructor
• Certified VDOT Work Zone Basic Traffic Control Training Instructor
How To Apply
External applicants should apply online using the iRecruitment site.
HRSD employees must apply by logging in to the ERP and using their Employee Self-Service responsibility.
Minimum Salary 88097.72 Maximum Salary 114947.54 Currency USD External End Date
