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The City of Virginia Beach is committed to fostering a culture of safety and is looking to hire a dedicated individual as the Occupational Safety Manager. This role will lead citywide programs dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe workplace for our employees.
The successful candidate will be a leader with a passion for Occupational Safety, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, conduct risk assessments, and a proven track record in developing and implementing effective safety training and programs. This position requires strategic planning, program development and hands on management of safety initiatives to safeguard employees and assets.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operation of the Occupational Safety division.
- Design, implement and manage comprehensive Occupational Safety programs that align with industry standards.
- Deliver engaging safety training programs to enhance employee’s awareness and reduce workplace injury.
- Supervise and mentor safety personnel.
- Oversee workplace audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with local state and federal safety regulations.
- Manage all investigations related to work injuries and illness and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
- Collaborate with internal departments and regulatory agencies to communicate safety initiatives.
- Direct industrial hygiene testing investigations and analysis to identify trends requiring attention.
- Develop standards and recommendations for Occupational Safety and health related equipment or techniques.
- Ensure development and or revisions of protocols, policies, and procedures.
The City offers a generous benefits package such ashealth, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
- 11 holidays plus 3 flexible personal holidays each year
- Paid Time Off (PTO) monthly accruals
- Maternity/paternity and parental leave
- Leave donation program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistant Program
- Professional Development
This position does allow for some remote/hybrid work.
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Occupational-Safety-Manager-02702.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000203.4.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires Bachelor’s degree in health, safety, environmental science or related engineering or science field and seven (7) years of experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role, in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as Safety Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, or Environmental Protection and Regulatory Compliance or any combination of education and experience equivalent to eleven (11) years of experience, inclusive of two years in a supervisory role.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Bachelor’s and/or Master's degree in Health, Safety and Environmental Science and/or related Engineering or Science field.
Safety Instructor certifications such as ASP/CSP, CIH and/or similar certifications.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety laws and regulations
Experience in developing and implementing safety education programs.
Experience conducting risk assessments and/or implementing preventative programs.
Supervisory experience.
Special Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once a selection has been made, this requisition will be closed.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
