Professional, Occupational Health and Safety.

E HRSD - 4.3

Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $88,097.72 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Exposure monitoring Industrial hygiene risk assessments Occupational health expertise Hearing screenings Industrial hygiene sampling Asbestos Certification DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Driver's License Workplace health and safety environmental monitoring Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Implementation of OSHA safety standards Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist NFPA standards Regulatory compliance analysis Legal compliance Respirator Traffic safety protocols Full Job Description Work Schedule and Other Information Brief Description The Occupational Health and Safety Professional is crucial in establishing and sustaining a safe and healthy workplace while promoting a robust safety culture within the organization. This role encompasses developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, educating employees on safety protocols, investigating workplace incidents, and ensuring regulatory compliance. By prioritizing employee well-being and ensuring HRSD adheres to safety regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Professional significantly reduces risks and fosters a safe and secure work environment. Detailed Description Job Requirements Education Required Bachelors' degree in an appropriate field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields Education equivalency equals two years of directly related professional experience for every year of education not completed. The stated experience is in addition to any experience used to meet the education equivalency. Experience Required Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with administration and support of robust safety programs, OSHA, NFPA, DOT regulations, and Virginia Asbestos regulations or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience in industrial hygiene sampling, respirator fit testing, and audiometric testing Desired Experience in operating overhead cranes, mobile elevated work platforms, truck cranes, and heavy equipment such as a forklift, telehandler and skid steer Familiarity with water/wastewater industry and processes Licenses and Certifications Requirements Valid driver's license from state of residence Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification CAOHC Occupational Hearing Conservationist Virginia Asbestos Inspector and Supervisor License Certified Telehandler and Mobile Elevated Work Platform Train the Trainer Certified Decision Driving Instructor Certified VDOT Work Zone Basic Traffic Control Training Instructor Additional Details HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law. HRSD is a Drug Free Workplace.