EHS Officer III - Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research

EHS Officer III

Job ID: req4019
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Environment, Health & Safety
Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick
Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.  The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION         

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and the National Cancer Institute at Frederick provide comprehensive professional EHS services to employees working in general offices, industrial shops, experimental research laboratories, and animal care environments. Work is performed within the offices of the EHS Directorate and on multiple campuses in various customer locations.

KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the scientific mission by conducting surveys, inspections, and audits of work areas to assess safe working conditions and work practices, report results, and guide corrective actions.
• Perform risk/exposure assessments of various processes/work activities/disciplines (i.e., laboratory, cGMP, maintenance, and animal facility operations).
• Manage and administer training and employee instruction on safety and health topics. 
• Manage the implementation of Industrial Safety Programs (e.g., Fall Protection, Ladders, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Silica, etc.).
• Manage the implementation of Industrial Hygiene programs (e.g., chemical risk assessments, oxygen deficiency risk assessments, noise/ chemical exposure monitoring, Asbestos Management Plan, etc.).
• Create/update and implement programs to align with new/updated standards (e.g., HAZCOM, Methylene Chloride, Heat Stress, Lead, etc.)
• Occasionally support hazardous spill cleanup monitoring, assist in hazard decontamination, provide assistance, and other services/support to other EHS programs as needed.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain effective communications (verbal and written) with a broad range of employees.
• Use relevant software and systems to complete duties and maintain records (Cority, SIIMS).
• Communicate formal work practice recommendation and assessment reports to management.
• Record and formally document deviations and corrective actions utilizing the safety management system.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of bachelor’s degree appropriate to safety operations from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to education requirements, a minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required.
• Experience with and the ability to provide safety training (e.g., Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, HAZCOM, Fall Protection, Confined Space, LOTO, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously and independently coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and web-based applications at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Familiarity with data entry and use of a variety of databases.
• Ability to maintain a high level to attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers and provide strong customer service in a collegial manner.
• Ability to maintain confidence pertaining to occupational exposure, incident, medical and similar data.
• Ability to think critically in situations where limited variables exist and draw a valid conclusion.
• Ability to ascertain situations, develop a reasonable and valid solution, and implement accordingly.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, COMAR, ANSI, NFPA and the ability to apply.
• Abilityto lift up to 50 lbs., walk, climb, bend, stoop and to go into confined spaces.
• As determined by the program requirements, this position will be designated as an Occasional Driver and will be responsible for complying with the Leidos Biomedical Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy.
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's License with no more than 3 points as determined by the appropriate State Motor Vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Possession of at least one these professional certifications (i.e., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to animal(s) and/or animal material(s)
• This position is subject to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.
• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance.
• This position may require continuous or intermittent exposure to and exertion in environmental conditions such as working outdoors, temperature extremes, humidity extremes. etc. as part of the job.
• This position may require the use of ladders and/or fall protection systems as part of the job.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program.

Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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