Occupational Safety and Health Program Specialist - (26-OSH-203000-040)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Occupational Safety and Health Program Specialist provides administrative, technical, and programmatic support for DC Water’s Occupational Safety & Health initiatives, including industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, and fire & life safety programs. This position supports the coordination, implementation, and tracking of safety programs and assists in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, EPA, and NFPA requirements.

•  Assists in the coordination and implementation of safety programs.

• Supports scheduling and logistics for inspections, audits, training sessions, and drills.

• Maintains safety records including inspections, training, and SDS documentation.

• Tracks compliance with OSHA, EPA, and NFPA requirements.

• Supports site inspections and hazard assessments.

• Tracks corrective actions and follow-up activities.

• Coordinates training programs and tracks certifications.

• Prepares reports and presentations for leadership.

• Supports emergency preparedness and incident response activities.

• Maintains safety databases and tracking systems.

• Performs other related duties as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Key working relationships are with the Operations Safety Manager, Program Managers, Safety Specialists, operational personnel across DC Water, and external agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and District Department of Energy and Environment (Washington, D.C.) as needed.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

* Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure the safety of the employees. This may include, but is not limited to gloves, safety glasses, shoes, earplugs or muffs, hard hats, respirators, or coveralls, vests, and full body suits.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com.