Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Sheakley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to oversee safety programs on federal construction and environmental projects across California. The role requires hands-on field leadership, AHAs development, inspections, and training to maintain EM 385-1-1 and OSHA compliance.

The SSHO will lead incident investigations, support hazardous waste activities, and coordinate corrective actions with project leadership and subcontractors, ensuring a strong safety culture on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a safety or related field required.
• Level 1 SSHO per EM 385-1-1 required or equivalent
• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification required
• HAZWOPER training and 8-hour refresher required
• Experience with AHAs and safety documentation systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) on federal projects throughout California
• Manage and implement project safety and occupational health requirements
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA standards
• Develop, review, and evaluate Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Conduct safety orientations, meetings, and employee training
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions
• Monitor fall protection, confined space, excavation, electrical, respiratory protection, and other high-risk activities
• Support HAZWOPER activities and hazardous waste investigation or cleanup projects as assigned
• Conduct or support exposure monitoring and sampling activities
• Evaluate exposure data and assist with selection and adjustment of controls
• Maintain required safety documentation, training records, and inspection reports
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action management
• Communicate safety requirements with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel

Skills

EM 385-1-1

OSHA standards

Safety leadership

AHAs

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Electronic Safety Documentation Systems

Job description

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: San Francisco, CA | Federal Projects Throughout California
Duration: Full-Time (Start: ASAP)
Type: Direct Hire

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: $95,000-$105,000 Annually
Benefits: Full-Time Employee Benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details: Position will support federal construction and environmental/remediation projects throughout California.

Why This Opportunity?

Join an established federal contractor supporting construction and environmental projects throughout California. This direct-hire opportunity provides long-term stability while serving as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) responsible for maintaining compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and project-specific safety requirements.

The SSHO will provide hands-on field safety leadership, conduct inspections and training, develop and review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), manage corrective actions, and support hazardous waste investigation and cleanup activities when assigned.

This role is ideal for an experienced federal safety professional with a strong background in EM 385-1-1, HAZWOPER, occupational safety and health programs, and environmental/remediation construction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or Related Field
• Must Meet Level 1 SSHO Requirements Under EM 385-1-1, Section 2
• Minimum 5 Years of Cumulative Safety and Occupational Health Experience Within the Last 10 Years on Similar Projects
• Experience May Be Reduced to 3 Years with a Relevant Safety Degree or Accredited CSP, CIH, CHST, or ASP Credential
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification and Card
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER with Current 8-Hour Annual Refresher
• OSHA 8-Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Training
• Documentation of 24 Hours of Safety and Occupational Health Training Every 3 Years
• Current Medical Fit-for-Duty Qualification
• Experience Preparing and Evaluating Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Electronic Safety Documentation Systems

HAZWOPER Project Requirements

For hazardous waste investigation or cleanup assignments, candidates must also have:

• Minimum 1 Year of Experience Implementing Safety and Occupational Health Requirements on Hazardous Waste Projects
• Experience Conducting Exposure Monitoring and Sampling
• Experience Selecting, Evaluating, and Adjusting Exposure Controls
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Investigation and Cleanup Operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal Construction Experience
• Previous SSHO Experience
• CSP, CIH, CHST, or ASP Certification
• Environmental Remediation Experience
• Hazardous Waste Investigation & Cleanup Experience
• Exposure Monitoring & Industrial Hygiene Experience
• Strong EM 385-1-1 Experience
• Corrective Action and Incident Investigation Experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) on federal projects throughout California
• Manage and implement project safety and occupational health requirements
• Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA standards
• Develop, review, and evaluate Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments
• Conduct safety orientations, meetings, and employee training
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions
• Monitor fall protection, confined space, excavation, electrical, respiratory protection, and other high-risk activities
• Support HAZWOPER activities and hazardous waste investigation or cleanup projects as assigned
• Conduct or support exposure monitoring and sampling activities
• Evaluate exposure data and assist with selection and adjustment of controls
• Maintain required safety documentation, training records, and inspection reports
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action management
• Communicate safety requirements with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• EM 385-1-1
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926
• HAZWOPER
• Federal Construction Safety Programs
• Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
• Hazard Communication
• Respiratory Protection
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Safety
• Excavation & Trenching Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Monitoring
• Incident Investigation
• Corrective Action Management
• Environmental Remediation Safety
• Electronic Safety Documentation Systems

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused SSHO with experience managing safety and occupational health programs in federal construction environments.

Success in this role requires maintaining strong EM 385-1-1 and OSHA compliance, developing effective AHAs, maintaining a visible field presence, identifying and correcting hazards, effectively communicating with project stakeholders, and supporting hazardous waste and environmental remediation activities when required.