<p>As Chief of Health and Safety, the incumbent has direct responsibility for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, Industrial Hygiene and Safety Program. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of and for planning and directing work operations and daily operational activities requiring the leadership of the Safety Officer.</p> <p>Duties Include:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the overall Safety Program at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center which includes Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Protection, Fire Protection, and Green Environment Management Systems (GEMS). </li><li>Serves as a Supervisory Service Chief to assure program is comprehensive and meets all regulatory requirements; ensures compliance with annual management plans; serves as technical expert in industrial hygiene surveys and special studies. </li><li>Has the delegated authority to immediately intervene or stop work operations whenever conditions exist which pose a risk of injury, impairment, sickness, or endangerment of life to staff, patients, visitors, contractors, and/or threatens damage to the environment, equipment, or buildings. </li><li>Develops Safety Program goals and objectives, prioritizes work activities based on organizational structure. Prepares safety policies, procedures and guidelines. </li><li>Coordinates the Safety Program with Service Chiefs, CDSO's, Employee Health Physician, representatives of the medical staff and other organizational components; provides sound technical advice and direction to executive leadership on all aspects of the safety program. </li><li>Plans, conducts or directs special studies concerned with workplace injuries and environment of care issues that cause occupational health problems. </li><li>Investigates accidents, which may include fatalities, serious injuries, and occupational illnesses; ensures administration of incidents through computerized accident tracking and worker's compensation processing program (ECOMP). </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Will discuss once selected, Compressed tour not authorized.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Position Description/PD#: Safety & Occupational Health Manager/PD92977-0</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized</p> <p>Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p>