Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Company: Central Intelligence Agency
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Safety and Occupational Health SpecialistSafety and Occupational Health Specialists support the CIA's environmental safety program at Agency facilities.

• Full-Time
• $77,525 - $149,422*
• *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
• U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)
• At least 18 years of age
• Willing to move to the Washington, DC area
• Able to complete security and medical evaluationsResponsibilities of the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist include:
  • Coordinate all safety and health (S&H) compliance programs at the location of assignment
  • Conduct S&H inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and prevailing professional standards and practices
  • Develop and implement S&H policies and programs
  • Provide S&H training to personnel including managers and supervisors
  • Conduct industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring to verify personnel are protected from occupational exposures
  • Analyze and investigate S&H incidents to ensure that action is taken to correct deficiencies or violations of established standards
  • Investigate employee complaints and suggestions regarding hazardous conditions
  • Evaluate new and existing jobs, processes, or products to determine existence and severity of hazards and recommend controls
  • Maintain S&H records and manage support contracts, to include acting as the contracting officer's representative
  • Provide technical guidance on S&H issues
  • Coordinate on all construction activities to ensure S&H is considered in the planning & decision-making
  • Develop & execute a budget
  • Brief leadership on risks and recommend mitigations
  • Interact with Federal, state and local regulatory officialsThis position requires a commitment to serve where mission needs are located. You must maintain an ongoing readiness to travel and relocate to meet short and long-term organizational requirements. A commitment to travel overseas, including hardship locations, is required.Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
      • Occupational Safety and Health
      • Industrial Hygiene
      • Public Health
      • Safety Sciences
      • Safety Risk Management
      • Chemistry
      • GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.
      • Excellent verbal, quantitative, and written communication skills
      • Strong interpersonal skills
      • Highly motivated self-starter, who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team
      • Willing to take on additional duties related to the Environmental Protection and Compliance field, as well as become a subject matter expert in a specific S&H area
      • Willing to travel & regularly rotate assignments/locations
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