Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Offer expert advice on occupational safety, hazard management, and compliance with regulations.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in various safety domains, including construction, electrical safety, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazard analysis.

• Perform inspections, investigations, and risk evaluations; create corrective action plans.

• Examine incidents, determine root causes, and propose preventive strategies.

• Analyze construction and project plans to verify safety compliance.

• Design and implement safety policies, guidelines, and training programs.

• Facilitate tracking, reporting, and ongoing improvement of the national safety program.

• Represent GSA in discussions with agencies, regulators, and stakeholders.

• Maintain safety data and records, ensuring adherence to federal standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or a related field; or a degree complemented by at least 24 semester hours in relevant scientific or technical disciplines.

• At least five years of pertinent scientific or technical experience in occupational safety and health.

• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and codes.

• Technical authority-level expertise in occupational safety, building construction practices, hazardous materials, industrial processes, and safety systems.

• Capability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Broad knowledge of hazardous work operations across various facility types.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick Leave)

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options for healthcare and dependent care

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Protection

• Employee Wellness Resources & Assistance Programs

• Financial Counseling Programs to support long-term planning

• Commuter Benefits for work-life ease

• 401(k) with 100% immediate employer matching