EHS Representative

Kids for the Future; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA plan

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

NDC is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Representative to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations across multiple construction sites. This role will proactively implement and enforce safety policies, conduct training, and perform site inspections to reduce workplace hazards in the commercial drywall and general contracting industry.

Primary responsibilities include daily site visits, audits, safety meetings, incident investigations, and developing

Qualifications

• Must hold OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification.
• Experience with accident prevention, hazard identification, and root cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily job site visits, safety inspections and audits.
• Assist EH&S director with annual refresher training across health, safety, environmental and other required areas.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements across all sites.
• Organize and conduct bi-monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed by employees.
• Develop relationships with employees to facilitate safety initiatives.
• Address safety concerns with the EH&S director promptly.
• Collaborate with field personnel to ensure workplace safety.
• Assist with incident investigations to determine root causes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans (SSSPs).
• Provide guidance on workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

OSHA 29 CFR 1926

OSHA-30 Certification

First Aid CPR AED

Accident prevention

Hazard identification

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Technical communication

Independent work

MS Office

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

• Job Category Adminstrative, Operations, Environmental, Health, and Safety
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 50%
• Manage Others No

Description

Company Values:

Service:

• Create excellent experiences for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Recognize your role and seek collective success through collaboration.

Integrity:

• Do the right thing always, even when it’s difficult.
• Treat yourself, the company, and others with respect.
• Be a person of your word and uplift team morale.

Accountability:

• Take the initiative to safely do what’s necessary to succeed.
• Exercise forethought and planning to achieve intended outcomes.
• Safety is the expectation and priority in all our businesses.

Expertise:

• Elevate your skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results with confidence.
• Increase your value to the team and capitalize on NDC’s growth opportunities.

Summary/Objective

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Representative is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations across multiple construction sites. This role will proactively implement and enforce safety policies, conduct training, and perform site inspections to reduce workplace hazards and promote a culture of safety in the commercial drywall and general contracting industry .

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Conduct daily job site visits, perform safety inspections and audits
• Assist EH&S director to conduct annual refresher training to all employees in the area of health, safety, environmental and other required aspects
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of safety
• Assist the EH&S Director in organizing and conducting bi-monthly safety meetings
• Constantly ensure that safety protocols are followed by employees
• Develop a strong relationship with employees and facilitate employee-led behavior-based safety process in a team-based environment
• Address any safety concerns with the EH&S director immediately
• Work collaboratively with field personnel to ensure workplace safety
• Assist with employee incident investigation to uncover root cause and track completion of corrective actions.
• Perform other duties assigned

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing site-specific safety plans (SSSPs).
• Provide guidance on workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Participate in safety committeemeetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on industry best practices, new regulations, and emerging risks.

Competencies, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Standards) and other applicable regulations.
• Experience with accident prevention, hazard identification, and root cause analysis.
• Must hold an OSHA-30 Hour Construction Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to train and influence employees at all levels.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, flexibility, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites while maintaining a strong safety presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and safety management software.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Majority of time spent on active construction sites (indoor/outdoor conditions).
• Exposure to dust, noise, heights, and varying weather conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required, including hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb ladders/scaffolding, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent travel to job sites across multiple states.

Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position (40+ hours per week).
• Must be available for occasional nights, weekends, and emergency call-outs as needed.

Travel

• Frequent travel (50%) to multiple job sites across different states.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the workplace environmental, health and safety program management.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to get a background check and drug test.

Work Authorization

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

(Some positions, based on contract stipulations may require U.S. citizenship)

HUBZone REQUIREMENT

As a Federal contractor, NDC must meet HUBZone employee requirements when bidding for government contracts. By clicking the link below, you can check if your home zip code falls in a HUBZone area:

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program#id-hubzone-map

Company Benefits Package

Competitive salary based on related experience.

4 Medical Plan Options through United Healthcare (including an HSA plan), dental, vision through Principal.

Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Position Location Varies based on the candidate's state location.

NDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in NDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is $28.84 - $38.46 per hour (MidAtlantic Region). This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. As a result, starting pay may vary within the posted range.

The Company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs in accordance with applicable laws and business needs.