GSA Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Las Vegas, NV 89101
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $ - $

The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist supports GSA’s national safety program by providing expert guidance, policy interpretation, and oversight across a nationwide portfolio. This role serves as a subject matter expert in occupational safety, compliance, and risk management while supporting inspections, training, and program development.

• Provide expert guidance on occupational safety, hazard control, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as SME across safety areas including construction, electrical, fall protection, PPE, and hazard analysis
• Conduct inspections, investigations, and risk assessments; develop corrective action plans
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend preventive measures
• Review construction and project plans to ensure safety compliance
• Develop and deliver safety policies, guidance, and training programs
• Support national safety program tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Represent GSA in meetings with agencies, regulators, and stakeholders
• Maintain safety data, records, and compliance with federal standards

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or related field; or a degree supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in related scientific or technical disciplines.
• Minimum of five years of relevant scientific or technical experience in occupational safety and health.
• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.
• Expert knowledge of OSH concepts, principles, laws, regulations, and codes, with the ability to recommend substantive program changes and develop new approaches to complex safety challenges.
• Technical authority-level knowledge of occupational safety, building construction methods, hazardous materials, industrial processes, and safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure adequate safety and health protections.
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous work operations across diverse facility types, enabling hazard detection, accident analysis, and compliance evaluation.
• Ability to make independent judgments, develop new procedures, and recommend control measures for complex or unprecedented safety issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to present recommendations, articulate technical information to non-technical audiences, and represent GSA to external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• 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

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