This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/806333500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), at the Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC). The position is organizationally aligned under Engineering Service.
08/23/2024 to 09/04/2024
$107,915 - $140,293 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Full-time
Competitive
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CBTA-12526562-24-TDM
806333500
Applications will be accepted from current employees of VISN 6 only.
Serves as the Safety, Occupational Health and Fire Protection Manager and is responsible for the development of a comprehensive Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Fire Protection Program for a large medical center. Responsible for planning, coordinating, analyzing, supervising, organizing, evaluating/monitoring, and administering a comprehensive program in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines concerning the safety of patients, employees and visitors.
Works directly with management and labor representatives in a regulatory and enforcement capacity to assure compliance with all applicable criteria adopted or developed by the VA to recognize, evaluate, analyze, control and eliminate hazards encountered in the construction, operation and maintenance of the health care facility.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, analyzes, and administers a series of comprehensive inspections of the Medical Center's facilities in patient care areas, laboratory areas, engineering shops, offices, as well as community nursing homes, Adult Day Care Centers, Grant and Per Diem facilities and residential board and care homes. Provides management with reports on compliance and violations of safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and fire protection mandates. Manages the Automated Safety Incident Surveillance Tracking System (ASISTS) for the medical center and inputs and manages all information required to maintain the OSHA 300 log and associated records.
Identifies, evaluates, analyzes and recommends means for controlling a wide variety of safety issues, including chemical, physical, radiological, environmental, biological or ergonomic hazards associated with occupational or patient care activities.
Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of assigned employees; plans and carries out the training and development of assigned employees; evaluates employees' work performance; recommends selections, promotions, status changes, awards, disciplinary actions, and separations; plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations; solves problems related to the work supervised; determines material, equipment, and facilities needed; explains and elicits the support of employees for management policies and goals; works to achieve the objectives of government-wide personnel programs and policies.
Responsible for active support of the Medical Center's EEO program by seeking to eliminate barriers to EEO.
Develops, prepares and updates, as necessary, comprehensive Safety Policies, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and all other program policies and procedures; maintains a comprehensive library pertaining to the safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, environmental and fire protection field.
Investigates and analyzes accidents and safety reports from services and evaluates the causal factors and environmental conditions that lead to accidents; devises measures to control hazards detected; prepares annual, statistical or investigative reports.
Involved in the planning, development and construction phases of all construction and monitors construction contracts for compliance with applicable standards and conformance with Life Safety Codes; assists design engineers in the unique safety features required in renovations, including air distribution, ventilation, building construction, fire and smoke detection and suppression systems.
Conducts and monitors the safety, occupational health, environmental, industrial hygiene and fire protection training for all medical center staff ; evaluates and reports on safety-related training performed station wide.
Responsible for compliance with federal, slate and local regulations concerning the management of hazardous materials and waste, and universal waste from the point of entry into the facility to its final disposal.
Involved in the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for the medical center.
Oversees the inspections of community nursing homes, Adult Care Centers, Grant and Per Diem facilities and residential board and care homes, and similar programs, to ensure the safety of veterans placed and ensure compliance with Life Safety Codes.
Acts as the hub of the safety management information and collection system to provide the Environment of Care Committee with a working agenda and information necessary to make informed decisions concerning the Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental and Fire Protection Program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#:PD025090
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12526562.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12526562.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/806333500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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