Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
$100,000–$140,000 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily site inspections, prepare safety reports, and oversee enforcement of the Accident Prevention Plan to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and EM-385-1.1. Develop and review Activity Hazard Analyses, crane plans, and lockout/tagout procedures while managing mishap investigations and maintaining OSHA 300 logs. Provide on-site safety education, organize toolbox talks, and conduct first-day orientations for new employees. Coordinate with the Site Superintendent and Quality Control Manager on safety issues, track deficiencies until resolution, and prepare monthly contractor safety self-evaluations. Maintain up-to-date hazardous chemical lists and reference materials on the job site. Full-time on-site role requiring travel; federal security clearance and background check required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a federal construction SSHO
- Must have recent experience working on federal construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
- 30-hour OSHA construction safety class
- Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds frequently
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds constantly
- Close visual acuity is essential
- Occasional to frequent travel
- Federal Background/Security Clearance Requirements
- Pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana screening
Desired Qualifications
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
- Certification in the following areas: - Fall Protection, HAZWOPER 40, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person, Trenching and Shoring Competent Person, Control of Hazardous Energies, Forklift, Man-Lift, and Fire Watch Training
- Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years - Includes training for Competent Person status in at least the following areas: Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents
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