Safety and Occupational Health Manager - Washington, United States - US Library of Congress

US Library of Congress

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Manages and coordinates a comprehensive safety and environmental health program for all staff, occupants, researchers, and visitors of the Library.

Participates in short
- and long-range planning for safety and health needs. Monitors the progress of the Library toward safety, environmental health, and fire protection goals; and periodically evaluates goals to make appropriate adjustments.

Ensures fire prevention and protection measures to preserve the integrity of collections, the safety of Library staff, occupants, and visitors, and to assure the continuity of operations from the effects of afire event.

Oversees the Library's Environmental Programs, including maintaining compliance with the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

Ensures proper management of hazardous materials, including storage and disposal.

Represents the Library in periodic audits conducted by oversight agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, District of Columbia Department of the Environment, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Represents the Library on federal and national safety committees/organizations as a participant or active member.

Negotiates for accountability and resolution of concerns with the Architect of the Capitol, and other federal agencies such as the General Services Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health.

Facilitates the development, scheduling, and delivery of safety and environmental health training for Library staff at all levels. Works with Library divisions and service units to identify staff training requirements to provide appropriate courses and seminars. Analyzes accident and illness data, applicable legislation, and job hazards to design appropriate education activities.

Partners with service units and the Library's Human Capital Directorate to develop safety training for deployment to the Library's online training platform (LOC Learn).

Develops a Hazard Communication Program to include hazard abatement plans for correction of identified hazards to minimize injuries to staff, occupants, and visitors, and damage to agency property. Conducts or directs risk evaluations, periodic safety and environmental health evaluations/inspections of Library workplaces. Represents the agency in biennial Office of Congressional Workplace Rights inspections.

Provides direct oversight to the Safety Services Division staff and manages day-to-day operations of the Division.

Outlines the scope of assignments, indicates the policies and procedures to be followed, and assigns priorities and target dates for completion.

Conducts formal and informal training for staff. Approves leave requests, handles complaints, and initiates disciplinary actions when necessary.

Initiates formal requests for filling vacancies, conducts interviews, and makes selection of applicants. Has the ability to judge and assess safety talent and select appropriate skill sets for current and future staffing needs.
Establishes performance standards and prepares formal staff performance evaluations. Communicates Division's expectations and gives frequent and appropriate guidance and feedback to staff to ensure Library safety standards and priorities are achieved.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana.

The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library.

In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to conduct job safety and environmental compliance, analyses, audits, and inspections.

Ability to develop and manage an environmental, safety and occupational health program.

Knowledge of environmental safety and occupational health laws/regulations/guidelines.

Ability to develop and conduct environmental, safety, and occupational health education training.

Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education:

There are no education requirements for this position.

Additional information:

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