23808 - Area Occupational Health Coord

Provide analysis and support to assigned program area by planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating projects and programs. Provide strategic oversight over local implementation of the occupational health aspects of VDOT’s Safety Program within assigned region. Serve as the regional subject matter expert on federal and state regulatory standards that apply to the protection of VDOT workers from recognized health hazards in the workplace, as well as the licensing, testing and physical requirements for VDOT’s ferry crew members and commercial drivers. Assist local leaders and District Safety Managers with the delivery of training and testing to ensure effective implementation of the Occupational Health aspects of VDOT’s Safety Program.

How you will contribute:

Customer Support and Program Guidance: Provide guidance on VDOT's Occupational Health Program, applying knowledge of laws, policies and procedures to resolve issues relating to employee health, safety and regulatory compliance. Provide consultation, guidance and technical assistance to internal and external customers. Make site visits to meet with employees and leaders, assess workplace conditions and provide guidance to address areas of concern or risk. Provide timely responses to all inquiries and correspondence. Spearhead local communications with leadership, managers and employees on occupational health topics, policy changes and trends.

Program Delivery and Operations: Oversee delivery of VDOT’s Occupational Health Program within assigned region. Conduct periodic site visits to audit local workplace conditions, practices, operations and training courses to ensure compliance with all federal and state occupational health standards and policies. Conduct investigations into workplace issues related to occupational health and produce reports containing findings and recommendations. Recommend changes, measures and work practices to control and eliminate occupational hazards and disease in the workplace. Assist local leadership and District Safety Managers with coordinating, monitoring, and providing feedback to Central Office on contractors’ delivery of health-related safety training, drug and alcohol testing, and medical surveillance services.

Program Liaison: Collaborate with leadership and peers in Central Office Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Human Resources to recommend changes and enhancements to program, policies, training and systems processes based on learnings from the field. Promote statewide consistency in handling and applying corrective action to address discovered issues.

Training and Program Documentation: Partner with Workforce Development, Industrial Hygiene and Safety to design, develop, deliver and enhance training on occupational health topics and programs.

What will make you successful:

Ability to adapt to changing work demands and environments.

Ability to analyze, research and interpret data.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, varying levels of management, FHWA, local government and the public.

Ability to conduct workplace assessments for potential health hazards in a variety of work environments.

Ability to coordinate and monitor the work of others.

Ability to draft policy guidance.

Ability to evaluate and determine alternatives to problems that are not well defined and in a dynamic state of change.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to interpret and apply codes, laws, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure program compliance and employee/public safety.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard employee medical information.

Ability to plan and conduct training, presentations and meetings.

Ability to set clear objectives and to monitor process, progress and results.

Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and the public.

Ability to work independently and to prioritize assignments within established deadlines.

Knowledge of VDOT programs, policies and activities.

Knowledge of federal and Virginia occupational health/industrial hygiene standards, Respiratory Protection, Noise, Silica, Lead and Hexavalent Chromium in Construction, General Industry, and Maritime applications.

Knowledge of industrial hygiene fundamentals and safety and personal protective equipment.

Knowledge of the physical, licensure, and drug and alcohol testing requirements for Commercial Drivers and Mariners promulgated by FMCSA, USCG and U.S. DOT.

Skill in problem-solving and decision making.

Skill in the use of computers, software applications and reporting tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to operate a state vehicle to travel extensively, occasionally overnight.<