Safety Specialist

Posted Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Koniag Operations Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Safety Specialist “as needed basis” to support KOS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Koniag Operations Services, LLC is currently recruiting a qualified Safety Specialist to work on an "as needed" basis to fill in for staff vacations, sick leave, and other absences at our government customer location in Washington DC. This on-call position will provide essential environmental, health, and safety support to maintain continuity of operations at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) facility.

The successful candidate must be willing to work day, evening and night shifts.

• Temporary/On-Call (Variable Hours)

• B.S./B.A. in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, safety, occupational health, or related scientific field
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in environmental or health and safety industry
• Current HAZWOPER training as specified by 29 CFR

• Must successfully pass a U.S. Government Security Clearance (Public Trust) background check
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Safety Documentation and Compliance:

• Issue hot work permits and confined space entry permits
• Update and maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records
• Perform powered industrial truck operator assessments
• Maintain electronic and paper document filing systems
• Complete electronic injury/illness investigation reports
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations and DCF Environmental Management System Policies

• Conduct safety, health, environmental, and fire prevention inspections in production and non-production areas
• Conduct daily visits to production areas to monitor EHS conditions
• Perform exposure monitoring for occupational stressors (noise, dust, chemicals, radiation)
• Conduct powered industrial truck (PIT) operator assessments
• Assist with EMS Internal Audits against ISO
  14001:2015

• Investigate and document incident reports and accidents immediately upon notification
• Review video recordings for accident investigations
• Respond to employee injury/illness reports, near misses, and EHS concerns
• Document and track employee injuries and safety incidents
• Use CORITY database for injury/illness tracking and reporting

• Provide written inspection reports with violations, photos, and recommended corrective actions
• Maintain spreadsheets of safety incidents and certified PIT operators
• Prepare quality reports on facility conditions requiring maintenance
• Submit work requests for safety-related repairs as needed

• Support evacuation drill planning and evaluation
• Assist with equipment-specific energy control procedures development
• Provide inventory management for safety supplies and equipment
• Support special projects as requested
• May work evening and midnight shifts as required

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Technical specialization in Environmental Management, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Occupational Health
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic database management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare accurate reports
• Professional, organized, and efficient work habits

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Capable of standing, sitting, reaching, and handling objects with hands
• May be exposed to chemicals and repetitive motions

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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