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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Smithsonian Institution

Washington, DC

$70,623 – $111,087

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal role supports safety and occupational health management at the Smithsonian Institution across its 21 museums and National Zoo, conducting inspections, investigations, and hazard assessments to keep employees, visitors, and volunteers safe. It suits people with formal training or experience in safety disciplines who want to apply their expertise in a large, complex institutional setting.

Our summary, not Smithsonian Institution’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Degree in safety, occupational health, or industrial hygiene, or related field with 24+ semester hours in safety/OH coursework
  • Pass pre-employment background investigation
  • Maintain a bank account for direct deposit
  • Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

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