HSE Specialist

Overview

HEALTH, SAFTEY & ENVIORNMENTAL SPECIALIST (SPVA)

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead family of companies are seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist (HSE Specialist) in our Springfield, VA office. The HSE Specialist will be responsible for working with other team members and operations staff on training, inspections, regulatory compliance topics as a member of the corporate Support Services staff.

Responsibilities

• Be able to interact with appropriate Military and civilian command personnel, contractors and support personnel as well as perform other duties as assigned.

• Have a good working knowledge of OSHA regulations, systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines.

• Provide administrative, industrial, maintenance, logistical and technical labor support services to sustain and enhance various Government client contract requirements for various functional divisions under multiple Directorates around the country. Divisions include but not limited to Production Engineering, Industrial Business, Electronic Support, Manufacturing and Fabrication, Mechanical Equipment, Supply, Transportation, Maintenance, Marine, Aviation across a wide range of military weapons and support systems.

• The general work environment varies and includes but is not limited to; office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, field conditions and other environments.

• The environment includes work on a variety of client sites. Potential hazards include: limited or dimmed lighting, respiratory hazards, flammable & combustible environments, heat and cold stress, hazardous chemical substances, confined space locations, noise, static electricity, & adverse weather conditions. In addition to hazards identified above, job hazard analysis may be required prior to work in some locations, for the purpose of environmental hazards identification.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with at least one (1) or more years of HSE experience or an AA degree with five (5) years of experience.

• Must have a good working knowledge of Client and OSHA regulations, systems, programs, policies, nomenclature, work methods, manuals, or other established guidelines.

• Must have an in-depth knowledge of general computer functions; internet software; spreadsheet and database software, word processing software and MS Office Suite.

• Must be able to coordinate and complete training across multiple work shifts to ensure compliance.

• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals (if requested).

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general workforce.

• Must possess a strong desire to provide excellent customer service solutions and communication skills to interact with coworkers and clients in a courteous and professional manner.

• Have basic knowledge of the following subject matter areas:

• Substance Abuse testing and procedures, Workers Compensation claims handling, HAZCOM, HAZWOPER and HAZMAT regulations, EM 385-1-1 (USACE Regulations), NFPA 70E, Recordkeeping.

• Possess an OSHA 30 card or have OSHA Outreach Trainer experience

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Use of hands and fingers simultaneously with repetition.

2. Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.

3. Climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling.

4. Pulling or pushing.

5. Ability to ID and distinguish colors.

6. Reach/relocate items above shoulders.

7. Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, and adverse weather conditions.

8. Ability to distinguish difference in noise levels and work in high noise areas.

9. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at work station.

The general work environment varies and includes but is not limited to; office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, field conditions and other environments.

Additional Environments: The environment includes work on a variety of client sites. Potential hazards include: limited or dimmed lighting, respiratory hazards, flammable & combustible environments, heat and cold stress, hazardous chemical substances, confined space locations, noise, static electricity, & adverse weather conditions. In addition to hazards identified above, job hazard analysis may be required to be reviewed prior to work in some locations, for the purpose of environmental hazards identification.

Targeted salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: No clearance currently required however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. US Citizenship is a requirement at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-26210

Category Health & Safety

Location : Location US-VA-Springfield

Min USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A

Minimum Clearance Required N/A

Travel Requirement 10% - 25%