Accident Prevention Planning & Execution Lead

Position Overview

The Accident Prevention Planning & Execution Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the program’s Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as a critical contractual deliverable. This role ensures compliance with USACE safety standards, including EM 385-1-1, and mitigates organizational risk by proactively identifying hazards, enforcing safety protocols, and leading incident prevention and response efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the program Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1 requirements.

• Lead safety program oversight, ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory safety standards.

• Conduct and manage accident investigations and reporting in accordance with defined reporting requirements.

• Prepare and submit accident reports, including those involving Government property exceeding USD.

• Perform regular safety inspections, audits, and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.

• Train team members to act as safety leads for projects requiring safety briefings or oversight.

• Establish and enforce project-specific safety and health plans, including continuous monitoring and improvement.

• Act as a “Competent Person” per OSHA definition: an individual capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and authorized to take prompt corrective measures.

• Ensure all safety practices align with USACE requirements, including hazard identification, control measures, and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience preparing Accident Prevention Plans, preferably aligned with EM 385-1-1.

• Minimum 2 years of experience preparing and submitting accident reports using required reporting systems.

• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting and managing accident investigations.

• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering safety training and oversight for project teams.

• Experience developing and executing project safety and health plans, including inspections and audits.

• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA safety standards and hazard identification practices.

• Ability to meet “Competent Person” requirements as defined by OSHA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting USACE programs or federal safety compliance initiatives.

• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 reporting sections (77165–77170) and related safety documentation.

• Experience working with government property accountability and incident reporting.

• Strong communication and training facilitation skills in safety environments.

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$69,700 - $117,000

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.