p>Required Qualifications: - Master's degree in public health, science, safety, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (a degree from an unrelated field may be accepted with an equivalent level of training and experience in a safety discipline);
- Certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain within 60 days;
- Significant relevant work experience with both technical and program management responsibilities, including research-specific safety experience;
- Demonstrated supervisory experience creating professional development plans, performance plans, and conducting personnel evaluations;
- Experience developing and editing written safety compliance plans and associated documents;
- Experience developing and presenting safety training programs;
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and guidelines including proper personal protective equipment and training requirements;
- Proficiency in the use of related office equipment, computers and software, including Microsoft Office Suite;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and writing);
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet inflexible deadlines on own initiative;
- Ability to implement and maintain applicable safety programs;
- Ability to coordinate and deliver applicable safety training to a diverse audience;
- Ability to conduct thorough safety inspections;
- Ability to lift 40 lbs., bend, crawl, and kneel with or without reasonable accommodations;
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills;
- Ability to interpret data, scientific research, training or experience to facilitate resolution of assigned cases and develop appropriate mitigation action;
- Ability to independently recognize programmatic growth opportunities and problem solve/implement strategic solutions, strong vision and self-starter with ability to both expand existing programs and build programs from the ground-up;
- Ability to be a team player and collaborator, and to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and customers;
- Ability to influence through persuasion, "get to yes" mindset;
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to utilize limited resources to solve new problems;
- Must live within 25 miles of the Fairfax or Science and Technology campus;
- Due to the unique role that RSR plays in emergency situations, each employee is designated to respond as requested during emergencies.
- Responsible for effective employee supervision and performance management; fostering employee engagement, morale, and satisfaction; professional development planning; reviewing university time, leave requests, and conformance with RSR Leave Matrix; adjusting responsibilities as workload, capacity, and skills evolve; reviewing employee projects and goals and prioritize as necessary; mentorship and supervision; disciplinary action when necessary; completes all required state, university, RSR, and position specific required training and supervises employee training compliance.