Site Safety and Health Officer

CBRE Government & Defense Services; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro at Fort Belvoir is seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to manage a corporate worksite safety program and develop site-specific health and safety initiatives. You will train staff, ensure contract safety compliance, and report to the Site Level Program Manager.

Requirements include EM 385-1-1 knowledge, OSHA 30-hour, and experience with safety programs on large contracts. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of satisfactory experience in preparing and enforcing safety programs on contracts of similar size and complexity, or three years with CSP or safety/health degree.
• Proficiency maintaining EMR and OSHA metrics and performing safety audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute corporate worksite Health and Safety program at assigned facility; develop site-specific Safety programs.
• Train workforce on safety procedures and requirements; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate safety solutions; coordinate with management and regulators.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Safety Management

Bachelor’s degree

OSHA 30-hour General Industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $80,000 USD to $110,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

General Summary

Execute a Corporate worksite Health and Safety program at assigned facility and develop and administer site-specific Health and Safety programs, consistent with established Company policies and in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. Train workforce on safety procedures and requirements. Ensure all elements of contract safety requirements are being followed and adopted. Reports to Site Level Program Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 are met
• Collect and maintain the certified EMR ratings for all subcontractors on the project and make them available to the Government at the Government's request.
• Collect and maintain self-certified OSHA DART rates for all subcontractors on the project and make them available to the Government at the Government's request.
• Prepare Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and update as required.
• Periodically review the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) at each service site and for each sub-annex to assess the effectiveness of the Contractor’s overall APP
• Fully knowledgeable of all safety, environmental, and energy requirements associated with the work employees perform
• Become familiar with and obey all applicable activity regulations, directives and instructions, including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations
• Attend meetings, as required by the contract.
• Audit the workplace for hazards, develop solutions to eliminate those hazards, communicate the solution to other employees and evaluate progress as the solution is implemented.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend procedural or administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment.
• Schedule, coordinate and deliver safety training to workforce; maintain training documentation and attendance records.
• Investigate property damage and personal injury accidents to determine cause and methods to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare incident and accident reports for review by Management and as required by OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate and execute on Company Safety Program and Culture.
• Coordinate workers compensation cases with corporate and insurance carrier personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1.
• Training, experience, and qualifications shall be as required by EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17 and all associated sub-paragraphs.
• Five years of satisfactory experience in preparing and enforcing safety programs on contracts of similar size and complexity -OR- Three years’ experience if he/she possesses a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or safety and health degree.
• Maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years.
• Experience includes direct engagement of at least one (1) full TJC (The Joint Commission) or equivalent surveys in a major hospital facility.
• Speak, read, and comprehend English to the extent that they can read and understand printed regulations, detailed written orders, operating procedures, training instructions and materials.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Management personnel shall have a SECRET clearance.
• Associate’s Degree in Safety Management or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to convey information effectively in writing and in presentations or speeches to other employees.
• Familiarity with environmental, Health and Safety regulations and standards.
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour General Industry course.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software.

Physical, Environmental and Sensory Requirements

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility.
• Physical demands include intermittent sitting, standing, and walking, and occasional bending reaching and lifting.
• Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, etc. but generally not to the point of being disagreeable.
• Minimal exposure to chemicals such as cleaning solutions; minimal exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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