About Us:

Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority owned, CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S government agencies and organizations.

About this Position:

TJFACT is seeking to hire a dynamic thinking and well-qualified Health & Safety Officer to support the DHS OIG office in Washington DC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety program to help prepare, equip, and respond to emergencies.
• Serves as the Safety and Occupational Health Project Manager, responsible for planning, and evaluate the safety and occupational health services and activities provided to the OIG by partner agencies (Department of Labor, Federal Occupation of Health, etc.).
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of position-specific health and medical standards for law enforcement personnel (i.e., physicals, hearing tests, etc.).
• In conjunction with Human Capital Office, helps to develop, implement, and the random drug testing program, suicide prevention program, and other employee health, wellbeing, and safety programs.
• Assist with the preparation and development of the OIG Health and Safety program policies, procedures, and guidance and conduct office assessments to identify, address, and prevent safety vulnerabilities.
• May investigate hazardous conditions, equipment, practices, etc. to identify and analyze the nature and severity of hazards and possible remedial actions (i.e., elimination, correction, or protection)
• Participate with the incident management system and respond in accordance with OIG policies and procedures to emergency incidents; plans inquiries and analyzes accidents, mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements.
• Prepares written reports with findings and recommended corrective actions and implements actions in accordance with USG direction.
• Coordinate, administer, train, and maintain the OIG’s safety and occupational health programs.
• Trains others on how to manage hazards using established safety codes and standards, i.e., safety code elements, infection control, hazard communication, environmental health and occupational health.
• Provide stakeholders with information and materials necessary to develop safety-related procedures and guidance for unique environments, including computer, forensic, and law enforcement laboratories.
• Analyzes recommend, and maintain the appropriate safety, fire, medical, and emergency equipment for OIG.
• Participate in the development of an effective emergency management system for OIG offices and staff that includes routine evaluation and revision for new risks and threats such as active shooter and insider threats.
• Assist OIG analyze, recommend, and maintain the appropriate safety, fire, medical, preventative maintenance, emergency equipment, and safe working conditions to reduce disruptions and prevent injuries.
• Develop initiatives for improving safety throughout the DHS OIG enterprise.
• Assist with the development of initiatives to improve safety and integrate safety concepts into OIG policies and procedures.
• The Contractor shall designate one employee to serve as a Project Manager. The Safety Manager or one of the Facilities Managers may also serve as the Project Manager, provided that the requirements of both positions are fulfilled. The Project Manager shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this SOW. The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the COR.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational safety and health (preferred), or engineering, biology, or chemistry.
• 5-7 years of occupational and health safety experience in the federal sector applying expert knowledge of public safety, occupational hazards, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain current certifications in: First Aid, CPR, AED, and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401-K plus match
• Paid Vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.

Experience

• 5 - 7 years: Occupational and health safety experience in the federal sector applying expert knowledge of public safety, occupational hazards, and OSHA standards.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Biology or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)