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MGM Transformers

Occupational Health Case Manager

Waco, TX · On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Reduction in recordable and lost-time injury rates. * Reduction in workers' compensation claim duration and costs. * Occupational health compliance rate ...

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How much do performance occupational health jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance occupational health in the United States is $86,380.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is Performance Occupational Health?

Performance Occupational Health refers to the field of healthcare focused on maintaining and improving the health, safety, and well-being of employees in the workplace. This specialty aims to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, promote healthy workplace habits, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Professionals in this area conduct health assessments, advise on workplace ergonomics, and help employers create programs that enhance both employee wellness and overall organizational performance. Their work contributes to reducing absenteeism, increasing productivity, and fostering a safe work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Performance Occupational Health Specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Performance Occupational Health Specialist, you need a background in occupational health, ergonomics, and risk assessment, often supported by a degree in nursing, occupational therapy, or a related field, and relevant certifications like COHN or COHN-S. Familiarity with workplace health management systems, incident reporting software, and compliance with OSHA or similar regulations is essential. Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to educate employees on health and safety practices are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure a safe work environment, promote employee well-being, and help organizations maintain productivity and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Performance Occupational Health, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Performance Occupational Health often encounter challenges such as balancing organizational productivity goals with employee well-being, managing diverse health needs across different departments, and staying current with evolving health regulations. Addressing these challenges requires strong communication skills to educate both management and staff, a proactive approach to policy development, and ongoing professional development to stay informed about best practices. Collaborating closely with HR, safety officers, and external healthcare providers can also help ensure a comprehensive and supportive approach to workplace health.

What is the difference between Performance Occupational Health vs Occupational Health Nurse?

AspectPerformance Occupational HealthOccupational Health Nurse
CredentialsCertifications in occupational health, safety, and sometimes performance managementRegistered Nurse (RN) license, additional occupational health certifications
Work EnvironmentWorkplaces focusing on employee performance, injury prevention, and health optimizationHealthcare settings within workplaces, providing direct patient care and health assessments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies aiming to enhance employee productivity and healthCommonly employed by organizations to manage employee health and safety

Performance Occupational Health professionals focus on optimizing employee performance and preventing work-related health issues, often working closely with management. Occupational Health Nurses provide direct healthcare services, health screenings, and injury management. While both roles promote workplace health, Performance Occupational Health emphasizes performance enhancement, whereas Occupational Health Nurses focus on clinical care and health monitoring.

Infographic showing various Performance Occupational Health job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 59% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,380 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

OSHA is Hiring | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Avenel, NJ

$50K/yr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

This position will serve as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist for any region within the Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

  • This position is inside the bargaining unit.
  • The full performance level of this position is at the GS-12 grade level.
  • A writing sample may be included as part of the interview process.
  • This announcement will be used to fill 102 vacancies
Qualifications:

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, as described below.

Education

For information about the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), please see Education section of this announcement.
Minimum Qualifications:
For the GS-07 level:
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, applicants must demonstrate 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, in the Federal or Private Sector. Specialized Experience is described as experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience are as follows:
  • Applying a general knowledge of OSHA or related safety and occupational health standards or codes to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
or
Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education.
or
Superior academic achievement in a bachelor's degree program. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
  1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses.
  2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-- Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a National Honor Society - membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
or
A qualifying combination of education and competencies as described above.
For the GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
OR
Substitution of Experience: Two years of graduate education or a Master's degree in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
For the GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
OR
Substitution of experience: Three years of progressively higher level related graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in safety or occupational health or related fields.
For the GS-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Examples of specialized experience include:
  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve unusual and often complicated technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards, or
Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
No substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.
Education:

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
OR
Experience
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
  • Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
  • Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
  • Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
  • Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse.

OR
Certificates: Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination meets the requirements for GS-5. Applicants may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and/or experience.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Employment Type: OTHER

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