The Department of Labor and Industry is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional to work as a full-time Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Safety Director who will be responsible for the management of the Occupational Safety Compliance Program through enforcement of safety and health regulations. This position is located in the agency’s Richmond Headquarters Office. The VOSH Safety Director will develop strategic plans and guidelines to accomplish the statutory and grant requirements. He/she will design and implement inspection systems to effectively enforce the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health laws, rules, and regulations. In addition, the VOSH Safety Director will be responsible for assessing the effectiveness of program operations and supervising the Regional Safety Directors. Provides the legislature and public with information and interpretations. Manages the development of Regulatory Standards for adoption by the Commissioner and Safety and Health Codes Board. In addition, this position manages financial resources in compliance with the requirements of the OSHA 23g Grant. This position is located at the Headquarters office in Richmond.
- Minimum qualifications include:
- Considerable knowledge of/experience with the principles and practices of occupational safety and health.
- Considerable knowledge of/experience with applicable state and federal standards.
- Considerable experience in the management of large programs, preferably occupational safety and/or health.
- Ability to plan, organize, implement, and direct a statewide program.
- Ability to manage professional, clerical, and technical staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- A degree (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience) in the area of safety and/or health management, industrial engineering, or a related field.
- Certification in a safety or health discipline such as CSP, CIH, CSM, CHSI, OHST, CHST, etc.
- Experience working in, supervising, or managing OSHA or state plan activities.
- Considerable knowledge of/experience with policy development and implementation.
- Special requirements include:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to: climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds, etc.
- The selected candidate must:
o successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
o complete and submit an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest.
o successfully complete a physical evaluation through the agency’s authorized health screening vendor, which includes an alcohol and drug screening
o successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.
The starting salary range is $60,209 – $88,000 annually, plus the State’s benefits package. Please note that salary is only negotiable within the advertised salary range. Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work.
To apply submit a completed State of Virginia Application for Employment at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/ by 11:59 PM on the posted close date. You must provide your relevant work experience and education on your state application. If you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, you must provide your relevant work experience and education on your resume. You may refer to your Recruitment Management System (RMS) account to check the status of your application. Current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have either been laid off or will be laid off from State service, who indicate preferential hiring rights in the form of a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (yellow card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (blue card), must submit the card to our office by the application deadline. The card may either be scanned and attached to the application as a supplemental document or faxed to (804) 786-0139 and must be received by 11:59 PM on the posted close date. Please include a fax cover sheet with your name and the position number for which you are applying.
The Department of Labor & Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged on the basis of their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
DOLI Human Resources will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact DOLI HR at 804-225-4684.
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