Federal Site Safety Health Officer - CONUS

Garney Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Weekly paychecks

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a 0%

Stock options

Life insurance

Disability policy

Employee discounts

Career development resources

Dependent care assistance

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a Federal Site Safety Health Officer for a Federal Project in Phoenix, AZ. You will develop, manage, and implement the project-specific accident prevention program, ensuring compliance with Garney and federal requirements.

This role requires leadership to guide safety training, inspections, and incident investigations on site. You will administer the safety program, prepare project safety plans, and communicate a clear vision for safe work areas while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field
• 5+ years' construction safety experience required; BCSP certification a plus
• Minimum 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within 3 years or equivalent
• Average of 24 hours of formal safety training per year for past 5 years
• Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards per EM385-1-1
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach, mentor and lead on site
• Ability to work 50+ hours/week including nights/weekends when needed
• Independent judgment to manage safety programs and policies

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Garney safety program to meet safety goals
• Prepare and approve project safety plans per federal and project specs
• Develop safe work areas; conduct initial work area assessments and trainings
• Supervise and coordinate safety professionals on the project
• Develop and implement safety programs meeting standards
• Conduct jobsite inspections and audits; document findings
• Investigate near misses, accidents, and incidents; complete reporting

Skills

Safety program management

Project safety planning

Training & mentoring

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazard recognition

High-production environment

Education

Bachelor's in Safety/Occupational Health

Tools

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety Training

OSHA 500/502

EM385-1-1 knowledge

Job description

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

Federal Site Safety Health Officer

A Federal Site Safety Health Officer position is available at Garney. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the project specific accident prevention program, and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned Federal Project in a manner consistent with project/Company/agency policies and procedures.

What you will be doing

• Administer, direct, and manage compliance with Garney safety program and Project accident prevention efforts to ensure Garney and project safety goals are met. This includes the authority and ability to change and/or adjust work procedures as may be required to ensure safety of affected employees, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Prepare for approval project safety plans that meet Federal Government / Project Specifications, theawarded proposal and Garney Safety and Health Policy.
• Provide and clearly communicate a vision for creating and maintaining safe work areas for employees,subcontractors, government personnel and the general public. This includes but is not limited toconducting initial work area assessments and the development and facilitation of appropriate trainingprograms.
• Supervise, develop, and coordinate work scope/corrective actions with other safety professionals onthe project to ensure the effective administration of the project and Garney accident prevention efforts.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company and Federalsafety standards. This includes the ability to make independent judgments concerning the generalsafety of our work consistent with Garney policy and Government standards.
• Initiate, perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazardrecognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workerscompensation losses. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughlyand facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.
• Conduct good catches/near misses/accidents and incidents investigations and complete requiredreporting and formatting for internal use (Garney) and external useowner/subcontractors/governmental agencies/etc

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field or, Minimum five (5) years' experience in construction related safety environment, required. BCSP Certification a plus.
• 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within the last three (3) years or current OSHA 500/502.
• An average of at least twenty-four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years(typical training acceptable: Competent Person Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, FallProtection Training, Electrical Hazards, Hazard Communication, Driver Training, Confined SpaceHazards, Hazardous Material Training, etc.).Current 40 Hour Construction Hazard Awareness Course (EM385-1-1) and working knowledge ofOSHA and EM385-1-1 and other state and federal agency safety requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards meeting the minimum Competent Person for FallProtection as described in EM385-1-1.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and lead.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends areexpected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as theyrelate to the safety of our work.

Perks

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace.