Vpp Regional Coordinator - Augusta County, VA, United States - Dept of Labor and Industry

Description

Title:
VPP Regional Coordinator


State Role Title:
Compliance/Safety Officer IV


Hiring Range:
$77,046


Pay Band: 5


Agency:
Dept of Labor and Industry


Location:

VERONA FIELD OFFICE

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Job Duties

• Are you looking for a position where you can make a positive contribution to workplace safety and health? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with the bestofthebest? If so, we may have the perfect job for you The Department of Labor and Industry's Voluntary Protection Program is seeking a highly motivated professional to work independently as a fulltime VPP Regional Coordinator in the agency's Verona Field Office located in Verona, VA. This position conducts extensive onsite occupational safety and health evaluations and investigations in a variety of workplace environments to determine compliance with Occupational Safety and Health statutes, regulations, and Voluntary Protection Program requirements. Under the guidance of the VPP Manager, the individual will work independently performing onsite evaluations leading teams of volunteers, observing operations, and interviewing employees for the purpose of evaluating workplaces for recognition and qualification as VPP worksites.

Why State Government?

As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules.

The following benefits are available to classified employees:

• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group, Optional Life, and Longterm Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources

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Minimum Qualifications

• Experience conducting onsite occupational safety and health evaluations and investigations in a variety of workplace environments.
• Ability to work independently and be responsible for selfdirecting schedules.
• Working knowledge of Safety and Health Management Systems and how to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to compose narrative reports and correspondence.

Additional Considerations

• Certification (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience) in the area of industrial hygiene, safety/health, related sciences, and/or engineering.
• Safety or Health Certifications (CSP, CIH, CHST, etc)
• Fluency speaking, reading, and writing Spanish is a plus.

Special Instructions

• Special Requirements:
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally
• 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.

Special Instructions:
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Contact Information

Name:
Human Resouces


Phone:
No Phone Calls


Note**:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

**Equal Opportunity Employer