Site Safety Specialist​/SSHO

Overview

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to join the federal team in Washington D.C., primarily supporting teams at Fort Myer, Fort Belvoir, and the Washington Navy Yard. The role will primarily work out of the Fort Myer military base.

Pay range: $95,000 - $115,000. Negotiable based on experience.

• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
• Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Travel:
  Local only. No overnight or out of town travel required.

• Apply JCFS Safety programs, US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements, and state and federal laws to inspect equipment and working conditions to prevent accidents, fires, and hazardous events.
• Lead all safety functions, including oversight of multiple assigned project levels and locations.
• Implement the Site/Task Specific Safety Program at location, creating each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Oversee and authorize procurement of project safety supplies and equipment; implement site safety training for JCFS direct employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure internal employees and subcontractors understand and comply with all safety requirements; conduct reviews to confirm compliance.
• Serve as the on‑site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer per the Army Corps of Engineers EM 385‑1‑1.
• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for crane lifts, lock out/tag out, fall protection, trenching, scaffolding, and confined space work.
• Enforce safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site‑specific APPs, and EM 385‑1‑1.
• Conduct daily safety and health inspections; investigate mishaps and complete required reports; maintain OSHA form 300.
• Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system until resolution; ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Travel occasionally between supported sites within the region; additional travel for startup and training as needed.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
• Partner with the site leadership team.
• Develop professional working relationships with government and subcontractor safety organizations.
• Establish initiatives to enhance the JCFS safety program.
• Own and be accountable for safety execution within the assigned project location.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• 30‑hour OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing safety training thereafter (8 hours per year) or ability to obtain OSHA 30‑hour certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• 5+ years of continuous experience in construction safety inspection and administration with similar large‑scale projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and badges as required for the sites being supported.

• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA, USACE safety regulations (EM‑385‑1‑1), NAVFAC, ANSI, NFPA 70‑E, and other state and federal regulatory standards.
• Experience in safety program implementation and oversight, and/or facilities operations and maintenance.
• Competent Person level trainer for Fall Protection/Electrical/Confined Space/Asbestos, etc.
• Demonstrates commitment to safety principles and safe work practices; adherence to established standards and procedures; accepts responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
• Able to recognize hazards and identify controls to mitigate or eliminate those hazards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• OSHA 500 or 510 – Trainer course for construction.
• EM‑385‑1‑1 40‑hour Training Course.

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