Senior Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

• Department: Department of Transportation

Serves as a Senior Safety and Occupational Health Specialist administering a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program for the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center.

Is a recognized subject matter expert in a specialized area and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager or executive. Responsible for developing planning, administering, evaluating, and controlling a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program for the MMAC.

Responsible for the implementation of FAA/MMAC OSH initiatives mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Executive Order 12196, and Title 29 USC Part 1960 (Safety and Health Provisions).

The work requires independent judgment in the application of the principles, practices and techniques of various safety and health standards such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, American National Standards Institute, National Fire Protection Association, and the Building Operators and Contractors Association Codes and Basic National Building Codes.

May serve as a project manager or team leader for large projects and conduct program studies/evaluations on workplace safety. Applies experience and expert knowledge applicable to his/her discipline to plan and conduct functional activities for projects/programs.

Conducts risk assessments, job hazard analysis, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) audits, fall protection program management, electrical safety program management, personal protective equipment program management, first aid program management, construction safety management, forklift safety program management, indoor air quality program management, radiation program management, drinking water quality program management, hoist and sling safety program management, vehicle safety program management, traffic safety committee lead, and incident investigations in accordance with Center Policy, FAA Orders, and other applicable Federal state, and local requirements.

Plans, organizes, and administers a scheduled series of comprehensive inspections/analysis of numerous facilities, structures, and workplace operations to identify, analyze and evaluate a variety of hazards. Devises and applies methods and techniques to control or eliminate recognized hazards in the workplace. Assesses program strengths, weaknesses, best practices and develops/recommends improvements to policies, processes and work instructions as required.

Assists in the development of budget requests and justifications. Develops and delivers presentations/briefings to management on assigned areas of responsibility.

Provides guidance and training to less experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex difficult problems; and recommending improvements to the MMAC's Occupational Safety and Health Management System (ISO 45001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001). Represents AMP and MMAC, as an authority, in meetings concerned with safety and occupational health programs.

Participates in developing training programs in safety and occupational health for personnel. Coordinates issues related to new policy issuances, unique/complex problems or program improvements/deficiencies, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 management systems. Makes technical decisions with minimal guidance concerning implementation of MMAC OSH program issues. Work includes technical interpretation of various safety and health standards.

Uses computerized software to accomplish documentation, reports, data tracking, and presentations (e.g., Microsoft Office products, Gov Trip, etc.). May perform other duties as assigned

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