GovGig · 2 weeks ago
Site Safety and Health Officer
GovGig is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to conduct site and safety analysis for environmental and engineering projects. The SSHO will be responsible for preparing and implementing health and safety plans, acting as the onsite safety representative, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
Prepare and implement health and safety plans for environmental and engineering projects
Act as onsite safety representative for the duration of a given contract
Serve as the SSHO person of contact to conduct the required site and safety analysis and observations
Evaluate results and make recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies
Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections
Conduct weekly or daily tailgate safety meetings
Attach safety inspection logs to the contractors’ daily quality control report
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports
Investigate and resolve health and safety deficiencies
Must have extensive experience in the field or in a related area
Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the environmental and safety compliance fields
Must be able to accurately establish and keep paper and electronic records concerning equipment, funds, supplies, and other property record information
Good oral and written communication skills, reading/writing/grammar proficiency, good analytical ability, self-motivated, experienced problem solver, and moderate stress tolerance
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in overseeing health and safety operations in conjunction with environmental investigation and remediation projects
Minimum of 5 years of construction industry safety experience on similar projects
Familiarity with requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification
30-hour OSHA construction safety class within the last 5 years
40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years
Must be a United States Citizen and able to pass DOD security checks
Completed the USACE EM 385-1-1 40 hour course within the last 2 years
Current CPR/First-Aid certification
Competent person training as needed
Preferred
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Bachelor's Degree