HACCP Program Manager / Project Manager

About the role

The HACCP Program Manager is the contractor's designated key person for the VISN 6 Water Management / Legionella Testing contract, responsible for directing the quarterly Legionella sampling program across seven VA Medical Centers, overseeing laboratory analysis, managing potable-water remediation events, and ensuring all reporting and data-spreadsheet deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Directs the quarterly Legionella sampling program across seven VA Medical Centers
• Oversees culture-based laboratory analysis through a CDC ELITE–certified lab
• Manages potable-water remediation events on request
• Ensures all reporting and data-spreadsheet deliverables
• Serves as the technical point of contact to the COR and each facility's Technical Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering
• Certified HACCP Manager
• ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080 (Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist) is accepted as an equivalent qualification
• Valid state driver's license (multi-site field travel across NC/VA)
• Ability to pass a VA background investigation and obtain facility access/badging; comply with facility drug-screening and health/immunization requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Water Technologist (CWT, Association of Water Technologies — 5 yrs field experience + exam)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• ASHRAE Standard 188 / Water Management Program training
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry)

Requirements

• Five years' experience collecting and reporting Legionella tests in a hospital environment (PWS qualification)
• Demonstrated expertise developing Water Management Programs that address both cost and safety in potable and utility water
• Experience producing HACCP program validation and verification data
• Familiarity administering programs under VHA Directive 1061 and The Joint Commission water-management requirements