Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a primary technical safety and occupational health resource to Upper Colorado Basin area office and construction project management. Advises on policies, plans, and programs that comply with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), Departmental requirements, Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS), and regional policy. Independently conducts facility safety and health inspections and programmatic assessments at dams, powerplants, recreation sites, and construction projects across UT, CO, WY, and NM, and recommends abatement measures. Leads or participates in accident investigations and learning reviews. Ensures reportable incidents are entered in SMIS and develops lessons-learned products. Reviews risk assessments and job hazard analyses for high-risk activities, including lockout/tagout, permit-required confined spaces, cranes, heavy equipment, rope access, and watercraft operations. Reviews contract safety specifications and contractor submittals (accident prevention plans, JHAs), supports pre-construction and progress safety meetings and contractor closing conferences, and assesses contractor safety performance in coordination with Contracting Officers and CORs. Develops and delivers safety training. Develops local safety programs where none exist. Reviews employee hazard reports and stop-work orders.