Safety and Occupational Health Program Manager

Arlington County Government

Safety & Occupational Health Program Manager independently managing occupational safety and health policies for Arlington County. Developing programs to prevent injury and reduce liability within the county's operations.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,707 - $142,168 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead the development, implementation, and administration of County-wide occupational safety and health (OSHA/VOSH) policies and programs
Manage the County’s Safety Committee meetings and coordinating the activity of other officials responsible for safety programs at the agency level
Educate and communicate policy direction and technical guidance to County agencies on safety matters
Conduct and guide regular compliance audits and safety inspections of County facilities, equipment, and vehicles
Ensure accuracy of OSHA logs, analyze accident trends to identify hazards, and monitor emerging safety trends to strengthen safety performance
Maintain safety training manuals and lead the Vehicle Review Incident Committee (VRIC)
Administer the County-wide Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Driver Policy programs
Lead efforts to comply with environmental regulations and develop measures addressing ergonomics, air quality, and other workplace health and safety factors
Coordinate with safety vendors, procure safety supplies, equipment, and materials to support Safety and Occupational Health program operations
Serve as County-wide subject matter expert, including during critical events like collective bargaining negotiations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or similar field such as Safety Management or Industrial Hygiene
Considerable experience in risk management, workers' compensation programs, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or other related fields
Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of pivot tables, charts, and graphics as well as experience using Power BI reports
Experience with technical research and proficiency in written and verbal communications
Experience with coaching and demonstrated ability to help others understand complex technical issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vacation and sick leave
commuter transportation subsidies
tuition reimbursement
generous retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance AuditsSafety InspectionsAccident Trend AnalysisSafety Training DevelopmentEnvironmental Regulations Compliance

Soft Skills

CoachingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)