VOSH Regional Safety Director

Title: VOSH Regional Safety Director

State Role Title: Compliance Manager II

Hiring Range: ($90,000.00-$110,000.00) + Full State Benefits

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Labor and Industry

Location: HENRICO REGIONAL OFFICE

Agency Website: www.doli.virginia.gov 

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join Our Team: VOSH Regional Safety Director

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the VOSH Regional Safety Director. This full-time position is based in our Central Virginia Regional Office located in Henrico, VA. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll oversee the region’s Occupational Safety Compliance Program, driving initiatives that promote workplace safety, health and regulatory compliance across Virginia. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, provide guidance, and lead efforts to cultivate a culture of safety and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to DOLI’s mission of making Virginia a better place to live, work, and do business. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov.

Why the State Government?

Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive—this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $90,000 to $110,000 annually.

As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to classified employees:
• Vacation and Other Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits
• Sickness and Disability Program
• Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
• Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plans
• State Employee Resources

Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits 

What will you do?

• Provide strategic leadership and implement strategies for VOSH Safety programs.
• Provide performance management leadership and performance support for employees.
• Implement strategic initiatives, tactical plans, and establish infrastructure to ensure consistent interpretation and application of federal and state laws, regulations, and agency policies and operational procedures.
• Develop individual and organizational capabilities to remain in compliance with the requirements of the OSHA 23g Grant.
• Assess the effectiveness of regional operations, overseeing regional operations, and leading a team of Safety professionals and administrative staff.
• Allocate Resources to address critical needs in support of the agency’s mission.
• Conduct safety informal conferences; negotiate settlement agreements with employers.
• Identify trends and patterns related to workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Support training and collaborate with the Virginia Institute of Learning and Outreach (VILO) and leverage training opportunities for staff.
• Professionally represent DOLI/VOSH in industry forums, meetings to share best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

What will you bring?

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational safety and health, safety management systems, and best practices.
• Practical experience with occupational safety and health state and federal standards.
• Knowledge of and application in policy research, development, implementation, and assessment.
• Experience in developing individual and organizational capabilities. Ability to lead and develop professional, clerical, and technical staff.
• Leadership skills: ability to implement vision, clearly communicate direction and drive to goal completion.
• Experience leading teams effectively and managing day-to-day operations as a direct supervisor.
• Team development skills with change management experience; accepts change with grace and understands change principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and electronic communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization effectively, often communicating changes, complex issues or new ideas.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment in dynamic situations.
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced setting where managing moderate to high levels of stress is a regular part of the role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Additional Considerations

• Certification in a safety or health discipline issued by a recognized organization such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the Board for Global EHS Credentialing, including Certified Industry Hygienist (CIH), Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Safety Manager (CSM), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar.
• Experience leading OSHA or state plan activities.
• Experience as an occupational safety and health professional in a private or public sector environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA sampling techniques, conducting job hazard analyses and occupational safety exposure assessments.

Special requirements:

• Possession or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
• Must meet minimum duty requirements for the position as measured by the Agency’s Physical/Cognitive Checklist.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity that includes, but is not limited to climbing stairs and ladders, bending, walking up and down inclines, occasionally lifting and carrying loads up to 30 pounds, etc.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and successfully serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment if beginning employment as an original hire or re-employment.

Special Instructions:

This position is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants must reapply if interested in being considered for this position.

This position is open until filled. The opening date for this position is July 28, 2025. Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

To apply, you must submit a completed State of Virginia Application for Employment at www.jobs.virginia.gov.  A resume can be attached within the state application. The application and/or resume must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference all pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any training and experience that relates to the position. You must also provide your education on your state application. Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. Mailed, faxed, or e-mailed applications/resumes will not be accepted or considered.

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., Lawful Permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the United States.

Current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have either been laid off or will be laid off from State service, who indicate preferential hiring rights in the form of a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (yellow card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (blue card), must submit the card to our office by the application deadline. The card may either be scanned and attached to the application as a supplemental document or faxed to (804) 786-0139. Please include a fax cover sheet with your name and the position number for which you are applying.

The Department of Labor and Industry is committed to the goal of equal employment opportunity, with the intention that every employee and applicant for employment shall have an equal opportunity to be judged based on their fitness and merit to participate in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. All candidates are afforded opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

DOLI Human Resources will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact DOLI hr@doli.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: No Phone Calls

Email: hr@doli.virginia.gov 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.