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

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.

General

Job Title

Occupational Safety and Health Program Specialist

Job Code

P0687

Supervises Directly

No

New or Revised

New

Regular or At-Will

At-Will

Date Last Revised

7/8/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union

Non-Union

Division

Department Name

Administration

Occupational Safety-Central Administration

Salary Schedule

Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center

203000

Grade

NU15

Essential Position

No

Reports To

Manager, Safety Operations

EEO Code

Professionals

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do

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.

Role Description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Skills & Qualifications

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

Required Experience

Three (3) years of practical experience working in construction, utilities or a safety, health, or environmental program.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Safety, Safety Management, Chemistry or related environmental or safety field from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience consisting of a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate and seven (7) years of practical experience working with construction, utilities or a safety, health, or environmental program.

Required Skills

Written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses & Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation, or exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

May be required to lift and carry equipment to and from training sites.

May be required to stand and walk for long periods in the performance of the normal duties.

The duties of this position may require working varied hours throughout the day and working emergency duty hours.

This position is required to work a varied work schedule, which will include nighttime hours to visit DC Water facilities and jobsites to conduct inspections, assessments, and investigations.

* 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

Preferred Experience

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements

N/A

Preferred Skills

N/A

Preferred Licenses & Certifications

N/A

* 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.

Your Experience at DC Water

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 [email protected].