Safety Specialist I - Construction
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Energy/Power Generation
Occupational Health & Safety
Reports to Section Manager, Operations Safety & Health
Full or Part Time
Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Position Location:
Temple Hills
The Safety Specialist I is responsible for implementing and maintaining the WSSC Water Safety Program. This position provides onsite day-to-day support within the Commission at various locations. They conduct incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations, as well as safety and health training in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions- Conduct field safety and health inspections to identify unsafe conditions and/or acts and advise of proper corrective actions to be implemented by field crew supervisors.
- Conduct field safety and health inspections to identify unsafe conditions and/or acts on contract projects to advise project management of proper corrective actions to be implemented to mitigate safety and health hazards on the job.
- Conduct safety audits/inspections at various WSSC water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
- Conduct safety training courses and on-the-job training based on regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures.
- Reports health concerns to the Occupational Hygiene Manager; coordinates preventative measures accordingly.
- Conducts and/or reviews accident investigations to determine accident causes; makes recommendations on corrective action to prevent similar types of accident(s) in the future.
- Assists location coordinators during fire and other emergency evacuation drills.
- Reviews warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements.
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.
- Creates and distributes safety communications.
- Coordinates all safety-related activities at assigned locations.
- Provides any safety-related support requested.
- Responds to medical or other safety emergencies; including after-hours and weekends.
- Assists managers and supervisors in implementing Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program.
- Provides administrative support during the DOT physical activities and random drug and alcohol testing activities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Business casual office environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities- Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals.
- Considerable knowledge of the OSHA, MOSH, NIOSH, MDE, EPA, DOT, NIOSH, ACGIH, Safety and Health regulations and standards.
- Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles.
- Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety-related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle/mobile equipment operation, use of hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- 3+ years experience associated with environmental safety and health programs.
- High School diploma or equivalent; 7+ years experience associated with environmental health and safety programs.
- Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date.
- Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or other nationally accredited association.
- OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction or General Industry.
Salary $87,771 - $149,448
WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
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