Site Safety and Health Officer, SSHO

Sheakley; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) for a 1099 contract in Richland, WA. The role supports a federal construction project with emphasis on safety program leadership, AHAs, APPs, inspections, and compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.

The SSHO will oversee field safety, coordinate with government representatives, and ensure timely corrective actions while maintaining required safety documentation.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of construction safety experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of Federal/government construction experience.
• Experience supporting Federal construction safety programs.
• Experience with AHAs and APPs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO).
• Provide daily safety oversight for federal construction activities.
• Maintain a visible field presence in active work areas.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments.
• Review and support AHAs and pre-task planning.
• Support and maintain the projects APP.
• Monitor contractors for safety compliance.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientations.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions.
• Exercise stop-work authority when needed.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain federal safety documentation and reports.
• Coordinate with management, government reps, supervision, and subcontractors.

Skills

OSHA 510

Construction Safety

Federal Construction

AHAs

APPs

EM 385-1-1

CHST

ASP

CSP

STSC

BCSP Credential

Safety Oversight

Tools

EM 385-1-1 Training

USACE/NAVFAC/DoD Experience

Job description

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Richland, WA
Duration: 10 Months (Start: 1/1/2027)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $57/hr
Per Diem: $150/Day (7 Days Per Week)
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 40-50 Hours Per Week

Why This Opportunity?

Join a federal contractor supporting a new-build construction project at a government facility in Richland, WA. The project will involve multi-trade construction activities performed under federal safety requirements.

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will lead the onsite safety program, overseeing field safety compliance, AHAs, the Accident Prevention Plan, inspections, documentation, and contractor activities in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and federal contract requirements.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 510
• Minimum 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
• Minimum 3+ Years of Federal / Government Construction Experience
• Experience Supporting Federal Construction Safety Programs
• Experience with Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current EM 385-1-1 Training
• Previous SSHO Experience
• USACE / NAVFAC / DoD Construction Experience
• New-Build Federal Construction Experience
• CHST, ASP, CSP, STSC, or Other BCSP Credential
• Multi-Trade Contractor Safety Oversight Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the onsite Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
• Provide daily safety oversight for federal construction activities
• Maintain a highly visible field presence throughout active work areas
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
• Review and support Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and pre-task planning
• Support and maintain the project's Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors for compliance with project safety requirements
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee orientations
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate timely corrective actions
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions require intervention
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Maintain required federal safety documentation, inspection records, and compliance reports
• Coordinate with project management, Government representatives, supervision, and subcontractors

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Federal Construction Safety Requirements
• OSHA Construction Standards
• EM 385-1-1
• Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) Responsibilities
• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Accident Prevention Plans (APPs)
• Multi-Trade Construction Safety
• Contractor Safety Management
• Fall Protection & Elevated Work
• Aerial Lifts & MEWPs
• Hazard Recognition & Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
• Federal Safety Documentation & Reporting

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused federal construction safety professional with experience supporting government projects and managing jobsite safety requirements.

Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, effectively managing contractor safety performance, and consistently maintaining OSHA, federal, and project-specific safety compliance.