Site Safety and Health Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing and administering the site safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene functions in support of DHS facility operations and maintenance (O&M) activities
• Ensure full compliance with applicable federal regulations, safety standards, and performance metrics
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the contractor’s safety management program and ensure all work is performed in accordance with contract requirements
• Develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve the site Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and overall safety management program
• Conduct thorough hazard analyses, identify workplace risks, and develop effective hazard mitigation and control measures
• Perform regular safety inspections, audits, and assessments of both contractor and subcontractor activities
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare comprehensive reports and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and remedial instruction as necessary to maintain a safety-first culture
• Maintain all required safety documentation, certifications, training records, and compliance reporting

• Minimum of five (5) years of continuous experience supervising or managing safety programs within general industry, construction, or facility O&M environments
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry Safety Training certification/card
• Demonstrated completion of at least eight (8) hours of formal safety and health‑related training annually for the past five (5) years
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, EM 385‑1‑1 requirements, and government contract compliance standards
• Expertise in conducting hazard analyses and developing mitigation strategies
• Experience implementing and administering Quality Control Programs specifically for facility operations, maintenance, or construction contracts
• Proven ability to manage contractor and subcontractor compliance with rigorous safety and quality requirements
• Excellent skills in delivering safety training and acting as the primary liaison for safety programs with federal agencies and stakeholders
• Ability to supervise and manage comprehensive safety programs within general industry or construction environments