Safety Specialist I - Construction

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission; Maryland; On-site; USD 88,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) seeks a Safety Specialist I to implement and maintain the Safety Program, provide onsite support at multiple locations, and conduct incident prevention inspections and training in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of OSHA and related standards, field inspection skills, and the ability to coordinate safety activities and respond to emergencies. Office environment: Temple Hills and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in environmental safety and health programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent; 7+ years experience in environmental health and safety programs alternative.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety and health inspections and advise on corrective actions.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections at WSSC water/wastewater facilities.
• Provide safety training courses and on-the-job training per regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate safety-related activities at assigned locations and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

3+ years EHS experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports to Section Manager, Operations Safety & Health

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday
7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Position Location

Position Location Temple Hills

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Safety Specialist I is responsible for implementing and maintaining the WSSC Water Safety Program. This position provides onsite day-to-day support within the Commission at various locations. They conduct incident prevention inspections, observations and investigations, as well as safety and health training in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts and advises of proper corrective actions to be implemented by field crew supervisors.
• Conducts field safety and health inspections to identify for unsafe conditions and/or acts on contract projects to advise project management of proper corrective actions to be implemented to mitigate safety and health hazards on the job.
• Conduct safety audits/inspections at various WSSC water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Conducts safety training courses and on-the-job training based on regulatory requirements or WSSC Water policy and/or procedures
• Reports health concerns to the Occupational Hygiene Manager; coordinates preventative measures accordingly
• Conducts and/or reviews accident investigations to determine accident causes; makes recommendations on corrective action to prevent similar types of accident(s) in the future
• Assists location coordinators during fire and other emergency evacuation drills
• Reviews warehouse material specifications for compliance with safety & health requirements
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Creates and distributes safety communications
• Coordinates all safety-related activities at assigned locations
• Provides any safety-related support requested
• Responds to medical or other safety emergencies; including after-hours and weekends
• Assists managers and supervisors in implementing Accident Prevention and Health Programs to comply with the WSSC Water Safety Program
• Provides administrative support during the DOT physical activities and random drug and alcohol testing activities
• Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of occupational safety concepts, requirements and methods to accomplish set goals
• Considerable knowledge of the OSHA , MOSH , NIOSH , MDE , EPA , DOT , NIOSH , ACGIH , Safety and Health regulations and standards
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend solutions within the parameters of industrial principles
• Ability to make timely judgments and recommendations on safety-related matters, i.e., excavations, construction, vehicle/mobile equipment operation, use of hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• 3+ years experience associated with environmental safety and health programs

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years experience associated with environmental health and & safety programs

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date

Preferences

• Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or other nationally accredited association
• OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for Construction or General Industry

Salary $87,771 - $149,448

EEO Statement

WSSC Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Reasonable Accommodations: WSSC Water provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require assistance or an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact us at [e-mail]

Close Date

Close Date 11/27/2026

Open Until Filled No

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.