Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights is seeking an OSH Specialist to provide professional safety and health services for routine and requested inspections and evaluations of Legislative Branch workplaces. These spaces include the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress buildings, the Capitol Power Plant, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and other facilities.

Demonstrated experience in enforcing OSHA standards, ANSI standards, NFPA regulations, related codes, regulations, and other consensus standards relating to workplace safety and health. Knowledge of OSH principles, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of life safety and NFPA codes and standards. Demonstrated experience in conducting thorough OSH investigations and inspections, identifying hazards quickly, and recognizing obvious and subtle compliance issues. Ability to use a computer to enter data, conduct research, and compose reports. Skill in organizing and drafting reports of a technical and/or enforcement nature in the OSH area. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Competence with inspection tools, measuring equipment, and safety management software. Experience in the area of industrial hygiene is preferred but not required. Such experience could include development, maintenance, and review of hygiene programs; investigating the adequacy of conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, and performance, such as ventilation, lighting, ergonomics, etc.; or experience collecting samples of potentially toxic materials for analysis. The physical requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Ability to walk for extended periods of time during OSH and ADA inspections of worksites and facilities. Ability to stand for prolonged periods while observing work practices, conducting walkthrough inspections, and documenting findings. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and access elevated work areas or pits accordance with OSHA safety procedures and training. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and crawl to inspect machinery, equipment guarding, confined areas, and work surfaces. Ability to reach overhead and below waist level to evaluate safety controls, signage, and equipment conditions. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull inspection tools and equipment, generally up to 25 pounds (e.g., sampling devices, monitors, PPE). Physical capability to participate in OSH Request for Inspection activities within assigned duties and training. Ability to maintain balance and coordination while traversing uneven terrain, catwalks, ramps, and active work areas. Ability to safely move within industrial and construction environments while wearing required PPE.