Occupational Safety Specialist II (General Industry)

Functional Title:
Occupational Safety Specialist II (General Industry)

Recruitment Category Type:
Standard

Functional Category:
Occupational Safety & Health

Grade:
GS.15

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Requisition Number:
26-0044

Number of Vacancies :
1

Job Level :
Non-Management

Job Code:
N/A

Job Description Summary:

Organization Name:
Occupational Safety & Health

Reports to:
Process Safety Manager

Full or Part Time:
Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week:

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Position End Date (if temporary):

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday 8hrs, Emergency, After Hours and Weekends as needed

Position Location:
Laurel

Position Summary Information General Summary:
The Safety Specialist II conducts accident prevention inspections and investigations, which subsequently result in the evaluation of all WSSC Water facilities to assist management in reducing occupational injuries and accidents. The position conducts safety and health training in compliance with State of Maryland and Federal government requirements.

Essential Functions :

• Conduct safety audits on various types of WSSC Water activities and facilities and a variety of required safety training courses
• Conduct various types of industrial health evaluations and environmental monitoring including, but not limited to:
  • Non-ionization radiation monitoring
  • Lead monitoring in water
  • Noise monitoring
• Review plans for new facilities and recommends accident prevention solutions to the Division Manager, Occupational Safety & Health
• Develop new safety training courses based on new regulatory requirements or change in WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
• Revises current training courses based on change in regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures:
  • HAZMAT /Right-To-Know
  • Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE )
  • Slip, Trip and Fall
  • Excavation Safety
  • Confined Space Non-Entry Rescue
  • Defensive Driving
  • Driver Improvement
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Safety Orientation
  • Work Zone Traffic Safety
  • Ergonomics
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Maintain training information in safety training database
  • Report health concerns to the Occupational Health Nurse and coordinate preventative measures
  • Conduct and/or review accident investigations to determine accident causes and recommend corrective action to prevent similar type of accident(s)
  • Conduct fire and other emergency evacuation drills
  • Review warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
  • Review monthly fire extinguisher inspection records and annual fire evacuation drill records
  • Serve as WSSC Water liaison during facility risk assessment conducted by the general liability carrier (FM Global)
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions :

• Create and distribute a monthly safety talk pamphlet
• Review and purchase safety- and health-related videos
• Coordinate all safety related activities at assigned locations
• Provide any safety related support requested
• Respond to medical or other safety emergencies, including after hours and weekends
• Assist managers and supervisors in the implementation of the Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
• Periodic revision of safety and health manual and safety SPs
• Provide administrative support during DOT physicals and random drug and alcohol testing
• Serve as project manager for various special project contracts administered by the Safety Section including, but not limited to:
  • Asbestos Inspection and Abatement Activities
  • Indoor Air Quality Assessments
  • Ammonia Exposure Monitoring
  • Lead Inspection and Abatement Activities
• Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands :
Business casual office setting with field visits

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals
• Considerable knowledge of the OSHA , MOSH , NIOSH , EPA , DOT , NIOSH , ACGIH , and Safety and Health regulations and standards
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles
• Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle operation, and use of chemicals
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial hygiene, Fire Protection, or a field related to health and safety
• 5+ years experience in the safety and health field in an industrial environment

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 9+ years experience in the safety and health field in an industrial environment

Additional Requirements :

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
• Possession of a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water drivers permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
• Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

Preferences:
Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or other nationally accredited association

Salary:
$96,038 - $163,523

Posting Detail Information EEO Statement:

Close Date:
06/22/2026

Open Until Filled :
No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Additional Information:
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.