Subject Matter Expert Facility Planning, Management, and Environment of Care Safety - Ladson, SC

Subject Matter Expert – Facility Planning, Management, and Environment of Care Safety

Duration: 6 Months contract possible extension

Location:

4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday through Friday; and 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Monday through Friday

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in Facility Planning, Management, and Environment of Care (EOC) Safety. The SME will play a critical role in supporting infrastructure and capital management initiatives aimed at maintaining and modernizing existing infrastructure. This includes conducting market-based facility planning, performing build vs. buy analyses, and assessing safety programs within a large government or integrated healthcare system.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of capital asset infrastructure, facility condition assessments, safety risk analysis, and EOC adequacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation on VA facility engineering and safety programs, capital asset management, and EOC-related policies.
• Conduct root cause analyses on various infrastructure, safety, and engineering topics.
• Develop hazard abatement and surveillance procedures; implement corrective actions for identified hazards.
• Prepare policies, reports, and correspondence related to safety, occupational health, and fire prevention.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections throughout facilities and storage areas, ensuring compliance with safety and occupational health requirements.
• Ensure contractor compliance with all safety, occupational health, and fire prevention requirements while on VA grounds.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance safety awareness and compliance among employees.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, including empathy, tact, and cooperation when working with diverse individuals and teams.
• Apply knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, including handling, storage, and disposal.
• Utilize emergency management methods such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.
• Lead accident investigations, including scene preservation, root cause analysis, and evidence handling.
• Maintain accountability for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results while setting priorities and delegating work effectively.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

A minimum of 20 years of experience in facility planning, management, and safety programs, particularly within VA, large government, or integrated healthcare systems.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of capital asset infrastructure and EOC safety standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, emergency management methods, and engineering operational characteristics.
• Proficiency in accident investigation techniques and safety risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training programs.

Competencies:

• Accountability for high-quality results.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills to relate effectively to diverse audiences.

Preferred Experience:

• Direct experience in VA or other large government/integrated healthcare systems managing safety and capital asset programs.

Work Environment:

• This position may require travel to VA facilities, and inspections may involve working in diverse environments, including storage and operational areas.