Pafford Medical Services is seeking a Safety Officer to join our Special Response Team to support safety and health practices and procedures at a disaster site.  In this role, you will respond to areas impacted by natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises, supporting both State and Federal Disaster responses. Candidates may be deployed within the continental United States, its territories, and international locations.

This position is an on-call and as-needed employment basis. Candidates must be able to deploy within 48 hours of notice for a minimum of fourteen (14) days. Conditions during deployment will vary depending on the resources available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy to disaster-affected areas within the United States and its territories, with potential for international opportunities.
• Responsible for the anticipation, identification, and assessment of hazardous and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure optimal safety and injury prevention is being practiced at all times, as appropriate, including proper respiratory protection use, hard hat protection, Universal Precautions during medical care, safe operation of motor vehicles, and other considerations.
  • Identify and/or intervene in unsafe practices to prevent injuries.
• Assists with the development of and provides recommendations to plans for the safety of team members.
• Collaborate with other technical experts, local officials, response teams, and agencies to ensure coordinated risk mitigation for effective disaster response.
• Adapt to rapidly changing environments and work conditions, maintaining a high standard of care under pressure.
• Evaluate existing policies and provide recommendations, guidance, and assistance in on-site Safety Plans.

Assignments:
Candidates must be knowledgeable of risk management and OSHA Standards in various settings, including but not limited to:

• Pre-Hospital/911 Response
• Field Hospital
• Hospital Decompression
• Support of Patient Movement
• Mass Prophylaxis

Skills/Education/Other Requirements:

• US Citizen
• 18 years of age or older
• Skills and experience with a high proficiency in or related to safety and occupational health
• Valid Driver's License
• Hazmat Awareness
  • OSHA Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) preferred
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
  • ​​​​​​​ICS 300 preferred
  • ICS 400 preferred
• ​​​​​​​EL/ 0954 - NIMS All-Hazards Safety Officer course or Equivalent
• Passport preferred
• Must be willing and able to work in all environmental conditions, including austere locations

Conditions of Employment:

This is a per diem/casual position with W-2 employment status. Rates will be disclosed during disaster activation. Candidates will have the option to accept or decline deployment based on the offered rates and conditions.

• Candidates must submit and pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, criminal background check, and drug screen (in accordance with federal guidelines).
• Candidates may be required to submit vaccination records depending on deployment requirements.
• Maintain all certifications and licenses throughout employment.