Site Safety and Health Officer Job at GovGig AI, Washington DC

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  • GovGig AI
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Summary: (Traveling SSHO, WA, OR)

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing the safety and health program for federal construction projects in accordance with OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1, and project-specific safety requirements. The SSHO serves as the on-site safety authority and primary liaison between the project team, subcontractors, and government safety officials, ensuring all personnel comply with safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe job site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and manage the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) in compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and federal contract requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters on the job site, including government safety inspections and audits.
  • Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard analyses, and safety meetings/toolbox talks.
  • Identify and correct unsafe working conditions, behaviors, or violations promptly.
  • Maintain site-specific safety documentation, including Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and incident reports.
  • Ensure all employees and subcontractors have received the appropriate safety orientation and training prior to beginning work.
  • Lead investigations of any accidents, near-misses, or safety violations and provide corrective action reports.
  • Track and report safety performance metrics and provide regular updates to project and corporate safety leadership.
  • Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Superintendent to ensure all phases of work are planned and executed with safety as a top priority.
  • Support the enforcement of the project’s COVID-19 and/or environmental health protocols (if applicable).
  • Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and monitor usage.

Qualifications:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of safety experience on federal construction projects (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, VA).
  • Certifications (Required):
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
  • Current First Aid/CPR Certification
  • EM 385-1-1 Training Certificate (within the last 5 years)
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
  • CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
  • Fall Protection, Confined Space, and other relevant safety training

Preferred Attributes:

  • Strong knowledge of federal construction safety standards and risk management strategies.
  • Effective communicator with strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting tools (e.g., SiteDocs, iAuditor, etc.).
  • Experience working on secure or high-risk job sites (military bases, hospitals, infrastructure projects).

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Work at office,

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