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Works as part of our Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) seeking an experienced professional to provide day-to-day oversight of occupational safety and health operations through a structured rotational model across several field sites. The position is based at the I-95 Landfill and plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, employee engagement, incident response, and training across SWMP facilities.

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

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DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

This advertisement will be used to fill a vacancy at the I-95 Landfill: 9850 Furnace Road, Lorton, VA 22079. This position is assigned to the I-95 Landfill but operates under a structured rotational schedule across four SWMP sites: I-95 Landfill, I-66 Transfer Station, Newington Facility, and the Government Center. The analyst rotates among sites to support consistent safety program implementation, perform inspections, and lead engagement activities.

Duties and responsibilities include:
Monitors, inspects, and analyzes work areas, work procedures, equipment and materials to ensure compliance with various federal, state and local occupational safety and health laws, regulations, codes, and standards;
Identifies, develops, manages, and tracks occupational safety and health programs, safety policies and procedures, and safety training programs SWMP in compliance with all county, state and federal law regulations—including personal protective equipment (PPE), confined space entry, trenching/excavation, lockout/tag-out, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks, hazard communication, and work area hazard assessments;
Engages in safe working practices by following safety guidelines, standards, and rules, maintains an awareness of workplace hazards, and communicates safety concerns to other employees, supervisors, and safety analysts, and is accountable for safety performance and actions and displaying a commitment to practicing safe work behaviors;
Investigates employee injuries, accidents, and property loss incidents, reviews loss reports, evaluates trends, and makes recommendations for programmatic changes/corrective actions. This position requires good working knowledge of and experience with OSHA general industry and construction standards;
Serves as the designated health and safety point of contact for the I-95 Landfill while also supporting a recurring rotational schedule at other SWMP sites;
Maintains responsibility for day-to-day field inspections, incident investigations, hazard mitigation activities, and staff engagement across all assigned facilities;
Utilizes various software systems to track safety metrics, document corrective actions, and produces compliance reporting;
Supports onboarding of new employees, delivers safety training, and prepares written reports;
Adjusts site rotation based on operational demands, emergency events, employee absences, or shifting priorities;
Uses database and safety-specific software systems to document compliance activities, analyze incident trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
Note: This position is designated as one of the agency’s emergency personnel positions and is essential during inclement weather, operational disruptions, or continuity of operations events. The incumbent must be available to work extended hours, including after-hours and weekends, and may be called upon to provide emergency safety support at any SWMP site, not limited to the primary duty station.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Ensures compliance with federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes and standards, e.g., Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) laws, in the areas of fire prevention and protection, occupational safety, food service management, emergency first aid, pesticide spraying, and fuel dispensing operations, by conducting regular safety audits of county sites;
Ensure compliance with the Virginia Hazard Communication Act by conducting periodic physical inventory of all hazardous substances and by maintaining the master reference set of data sheets for all hazardous substances used or stored at various county sites;
Investigates accidents and injuries to determine the source of hazards and provides recommendations for corrective action;
Compiles accident and/or injury reports;
Investigates safety and health issues, concerns and complaints and provides feedback to citizens and/or employees;
Conducts job hazard analysis to mitigate risks;
Conducts and coordinates safety, health, and loss control training programs for county personnel;
Conducts DMV annual review of employee driving records;
Develops reports based on accident and injury statistics, identifying trends and patterns;
Compiles, maintains, evaluates, researches and analyzes safety management data to measure and recommend improvement of safety programs, processes and policies;
Makes recommendations to management to reduce safety exposure based on statistical analysis, accident investigations, audits and inspections;
Keeps abreast of federal and state safety legislation to assess impact on existing programs or to evaluate the need for implementing changes to safety programs or initiatives;
Develops, conducts and/or coordinates occupational safety, health, and loss control training and/or education programs to meet agency specific needs and mandated requirements.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of employee safety and loss prevention and VOSH and other related regulatory standards and laws;
Knowledge of accident investigative and review techniques;
Knowledge of occupational safety statistical analysis;
Knowledge of developing, delivering and measuring safety training programs;
Knowledge of state workers compensation program and regulations;
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret statistical data;
Ability to develop and conduct safety related training;
Ability to conduct safety and health audits and inspections;
Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports for management;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in safety sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, loss prevention or closely related field; plus two years of professional safety program experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.
OSHA -Approved Confined Space Certification Training within 3 months of hire.
CPR within 6 months of hire.
First Aid within 6 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three or more years of relevant construction safety management experience, including general industry/construction work site safety and training programs.
Three years or more of experience of OSHA and VOSH regulations (general industry and construction).
Three years or more of experience with accident investigation reports and documentation.
Experience developing safety or other organizational policies and procedures.
Experience analyzing and interpreting data.
Experience with Drive Cam or similar on-board camera systems.
Experience utilizing computers, internet, and software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to access tight spaces by stooping, crouching, and crawling. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to operate light, medium and heavy-duty equipment, and vehicles. Ability to perform tasks and tolerate adverse weather conditions and temperatures, including extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, and wind. Ability to perform tasks in an environment in which raw waste is present. Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Able to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements. Manual strength and dexterity needed to lift and handle material and equipment. Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance or 50 to 100 pounds with assistance. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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