Safety and Occupational Health Specialist- PA-08-3105

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist- PA-08-3105

Williamsburg, VA

RBCI is a company that truly believes that workforce diversity is a major contributor to success. Since its inception, RBCI has made a concerted effort to attract and recruit talented individuals from all walks of life. RBCI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing information technology (IT) services and solutions, and professional services to commercial businesses, the Department of Defense (DoD), and other federal agencies.

We provide exceptional management and technology solutions that deliver practical and innovative results to our clients. With experience in project management, software design and development, systems integration, business analysis, testing, logistics operations, and financial management solutions, RBCI specializes in delivering custom applications that leverage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products. At RBCI, we pride ourselves in providing our clients with superior solutions and services that result in more than simply meeting mission requirements; we strive to solve their toughest problems while exceeding their expectations in responsiveness and flexibility.

RBCI provides generous benefits to our employees, including health, vision, dental insurance, Life, Basic AD&D, short-term/long-term disability, and a 401(K)-retirement plan, in addition to a highly competitive salary.

For more information, please visit us at www.rbci.com.

Position Summary

RBCI is seeking a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist to provide the Navy Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) with ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational health standards within a warehouse environment. This work is onsite at the Williamsburg, VA office. 5%-10% travel may be required.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

(Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational health requirements across warehouse, production, maintenance, and logistics operations.
• Implement, manage, and enforce safety and occupational health programs in accordance with applicable DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), OSHA, and NMRLC policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA) and workplace evaluations to identify potential safety, health, and environmental hazards associated with production activities, equipment operations, and warehouse functions.
• Investigate mishaps, accidents, and near‑miss incidents by analyzing the sequence of events, conducting interviews, reviewing environmental factors, and evaluating contractor training records to identify causal and contributing factors.
• Develop, recommend, and implement corrective actions and preventative measures to reduce risk of injury, illness, or property damage.
• Apply knowledge of environmental concepts and regulatory requirements related to hazardous material and hazardous waste management, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Adapt and apply safety and environmental practices where established guidance is limited or unavailable, using sound professional judgment and risk management principles.
• Develop, update, and implement safety procedures, instructions, and controls, including innovative safety solutions to mitigate hazards associated with warehouse and production operations.
• Provide safety and occupational health training to contractor personnel, ensuring understanding of safety concepts, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
• Conduct inspections and surveys of work areas to assess compliance with safety, fire protection, and environmental standards, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain documentation and records related to safety training, inspections, hazard reports, mishap investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with management, Government representatives, and operational leads on safety matters and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate material handling equipment as required to support safety inspections and training activities within warehouse environments.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management in support of safety, environmental, and occupational health objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of environmental concepts, principles, and practices.
• A familiarity with chemical, biological, and ecological concepts and the skill to adapt the practices where relevant guidance is not established.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for hazardous waste management and disposal.
• Knowledge of job hazard analysis and other analytical techniques sufficient to perform mishap investigations and to identify casual factors through interviews, study of the sequence of mishap events and environmental circumstances and by review of contractor training records.
• Skill in devising innovative safety procedures to minimize potential for injury or property damage resulting from production activities and equipment operations.
• Knowledge of safety training concepts and be able to train contractor personnel in safety concepts and safe work practices.
• 5.5.13.1.Required Skills and Certifications – A valid driver's license to drive stand-up and 4-6K forklifts. OSHA Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

RBCI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.