Occupational Safety Manager

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Job Overview

The Occupational Safety Manager is responsible for developing implementing and managing comprehensive occupational safety and health programs that support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations District of Columbia requirements industry best practices and Georgetown University policies. Reporting to the Director of Fire Prevention and Occupational Safety the position serves as the Universitys subject-matter expert in occupational safety and provides leadership in hazard identification risk assessment incident prevention regulatory compliance and safety program development.

The Occupational Safety Manager oversees occupational safety initiatives for Planning and Facilities Management (PFM) including capital construction projects small projects maintenance operations shops and other University activities with occupational safety risks. The incumbent conducts inspections audits and assessments to identify hazards evaluate compliance and recommend corrective actions that reduce risk and promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees contractors students and visitors.

The position works collaboratively with University departments project managers contractors consultants and other stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of safety requirements across all phases of construction renovation maintenance and operations. Responsibilities include reviewing contractor safety plans conducting jobsite inspections monitoring compliance with University safety standards and recommending corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.

The Occupational Safety Manager develops implements and maintains occupational safety programs and written procedures including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Confined Space Entry Fall Protection Walking-Working Surfaces Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hazard Communication Ladder Safety Contractor Safety and other OSHA-required programs. The position is responsible for conducting program evaluations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

A significant responsibility of the position is to develop and deliver occupational safety training and awareness programs for University employees supervisors and contractors. The incumbent conducts classroom field and online training; develops educational materials; maintains training records; and promotes a proactive safety culture through engagement communication and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Occupational Safety Manager leads and supports investigations into occupational injuries illnesses near-misses property damage incidents and contractor-related events. Responsibilities include conducting root cause analyses identifying contributing factors developing corrective and preventive actions tracking trends and providing recommendations to reduce future risk.

The position manages the Planning and Facilities Management Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program including hazard assessments PPE selection implementation employee training compliance monitoring and program evaluation. The incumbent also develops safety performance metrics analyzes injury and incident trends prepares reports and recommendations for leadership and supports strategic initiatives designed to improve overall occupational safety performance across the University.

The Occupational Safety Manager serves as a visible leader and advocate for workplace safety and is expected to foster collaboration accountability and continuous improvement in support of Georgetown Universitys commitment to providing a safe and healthy learning and working environment.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Director of Fire Prevention and Occupational Safety and serves as an integral member of the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) team within the Office of Public Safety. The Occupational Safety Manager works collaboratively with Planning and Facilities Management personnel contractors project managers supervisors employees and other University stakeholders to support Georgetown Universitys commitment to providing a safe and healthy learning and working environment.

The position provides technical consultation regulatory guidance training and program support on occupational safety and health matters including OSHA compliance hazard identification risk assessment incident prevention and safety program implementation. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to University leadership departments and project teams helping identify workplace hazards develop corrective actions and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

The Occupational Safety Manager routinely collaborates with contractors consultants regulatory agencies and internal partners to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations University policies and industry best practices. Through inspections audits training incident investigations and continuous engagement with stakeholders the position promotes a proactive safety culture strengthens organizational accountability and supports the successful execution of University operations maintenance activities and capital construction projects in a safe compliant and environmentally responsible manner.

This position has been designated as On-Campus Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the universitys evolving needs. Such review may necessitate changing a positions mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: and Qualifications

Academic Level: Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety Safety Management Construction Management Industrial Hygiene Environmental Health and Safety Engineering or a closely related field.

Practical Experience: Requires at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety safety program management construction safety industrial safety environmental health and safety or a related discipline. Experience supporting a complex campus institutional healthcare government or commercial environment is preferred.

Other Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations occupational safety principles hazard identification risk assessment methodologies incident investigation techniques and safety program implementation. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees supervisors contractors project managers and senior leadership.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience using web-based reporting systems and inspection platforms.

Ability to conduct safety inspections audits training programs incident investigations root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements technical standards and University policies in a practical and effective manner.

The incumbent is required to carry a smartphone and respond to inquiries as needed including occasional off-hours support during emergencies incident investigations or other urgent operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
Experience developing and delivering occupational safety training programs
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses
Experience managing OSHA compliance programs including Lockout/Tagout Confined Space Entry Fall Protection Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Protective Equipment
Experience working in higher education institutions is preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such a review may necessitate a change to a positions work mode designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode-of-work designations for staff positions are available on the Department of Human Resources website: Range:

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to the candidates individual qualifications experience education skills and certifications as well as the Universitys business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical dental vision disability and life insurance retirement savings tuition assistance work-life balance benefits employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.