Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager

Job Summary

The Supervisory Safety & Occupational Health Manager leads the Occupational Safety and Health Program at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, overseeing program operations, compliance, and regulatory initiatives.

• Supervise employees in the Occupational Safety and Health Program.
• Develop performance standards, position descriptions, and evaluate work performance.
• Schedule work, manage leave, counsel employees, and initiate disciplinary actions.
• Recruit, interview, and select new employees.
• Identify training needs and secure resources for continuing education.
• Provide technical and administrative instruction to staff.
• Monitor regulatory environment and anticipate changes in priorities, staffing, and finances.
• Consult with Chiefs of Services and other administrators on safety matters.
• Plan technology, data acquisition, methodology, industrial hygiene, and system analysis for the MVAMC.
• Ensure implementation of safety, occupational health, and fire protection programs in compliance with JC, OSHA, NFPA, and other agencies.
• Interpret new safety, health, and environmental legislation; recommend policy adoption.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the Safety Program.
• Review contractor safety plans and evaluate risks for staff, visitors, and patients.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings and assess contractor safety hazards.
• Plan and direct life safety and fire prevention programs; coordinate with local fire officials.
• Oversee fire alarm and extinguisher system contracts.
• Plan and direct hazardous‑materials and waste programs.
• Coordinate with state and local authorities to ensure compliance with hazardous‑materials ordinances.
• Respond to inspections and directives from JC, OSHA, CARF, EPA, and NFPA.
• Plan and direct emergency preparedness and develop comprehensive disaster response protocols.
• Maintain relationships with EMSHG, Area Emergency Managers, and local emergency officials.
• Provide system‑wide staff education and training on occupational safety, ergonomics, fire safety, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, emergency procedures, and green environment management.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or related field with at least 24 semester hours of qualifying coursework.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS‑12 level equivalent, including program management, policy development, and workplace hazard analysis.
• Knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, NFPA, DOT, CARP, CAP, and state/local regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing safety program standards and procedures.
• Strong training and instructional skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into operational policy.
• Preferred: 2‑3 years of safety experience in a hospital setting.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after December
  31,1959.
• Certification of background/security investigation.
• Acceptance of a one‑year supervisory probationary period.

Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm.