Safety Specialist 2 - Federal

Kokosing; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a safety-focused professional to support field safety programs across projects in the construction sector. You will help implement company safety policies, train personnel, and coordinate safety plans with project teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Safety and Health, 5+ years of construction safety experience, and strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations, and other safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to prioritize independently.
• Ability to think independently and influence corrective actions.
• Ability to work in a high production environment (50+ hours/week, nights/weekends).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategies to reduce injuries and incidents.
• Provide training and education on safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning and emergency response planning.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs.
• Conduct safety audits, evaluations, inspections, and document actions.
• Investigate injuries/illnesses and liability incidents.
• Develop and issue safety communications and updates.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and third‑party personnel on safety.
• Interface with OSHA and other authorities as needed.

Skills

OSHA/DOT/EPA regulations

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Independent thinking

High production environment

Education

Bachelor in Safety and Health

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing field support services and assisting managers, supervisors and team members with the implementation of specific Company and Client Safety and Health policies and procedures. Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s Core Values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast‑paced environment.
• Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
• Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company’s operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.
• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
• Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.
• Self‑identify team members that need assistance, training or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third‑party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• Targeting 5+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.
• Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
• Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• BCSP certification highly preferred (ASP, CSP, CHST).
• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
• OSHA 30‑Hour and 10‑Hour Trainer certification preferred.
• EM385 knowledge preferred.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.