Federal Site Safety Health Officer

GARNEY CONSTRUCTION

A Federal Site Safety Health Officer position is available at Garney. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and implementing the project specific accident prevention program, and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned Federal Project in a manner consistent with project/Company/agency policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Administer, direct, and manage compliance with Garney safety program and Project accident prevention efforts to ensure Garney and project safety goals are met. This includes the authority and ability to change and/or adjust work procedures as may be required to ensure safety of affected employees, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Prepare for approval project safety plans that meet Federal Government / Project Specifications, theawarded proposal and Garney Safety and Health Policy.
• Provide and clearly communicate a vision for creating and maintaining safe work areas for employees,subcontractors, government personnel and the general public. This includes but is not limited toconducting initial work area assessments and the development and facilitation of appropriate trainingprograms.
• Supervise, develop, and coordinate work scope/corrective actions with other safety professionals onthe project to ensure the effective administration of the project and Garney accident prevention efforts.
• Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company and Federalsafety standards. This includes the ability to make independent judgments concerning the generalsafety of our work consistent with Garney policy and Government standards.
• Initiate, perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazardrecognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workerscompensation losses. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughlyand facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.
• Conduct good catches/near misses/accidents and incidents investigations and complete requiredreporting and formatting for internal use (Garney) and external useowner/subcontractors/governmental agencies/etc

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field or, Minimum five (5) years' experience in construction related safety environment, required. BCSP Certification a plus.
• 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within the last three (3) years or current OSHA 500/502.
• An average of at least twenty-four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years(typical training acceptable: Competent Person Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, FallProtection Training, Electrical Hazards, Hazard Communication, Driver Training, Confined SpaceHazards, Hazardous Material Training, etc.).Current 40 Hour Construction Hazard Awareness Course (EM385-1-1) and working knowledge ofOSHA and EM385-1-1 and other state and federal agency safety requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards meeting the minimum Competent Person for FallProtection as described in EM385-1-1.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and lead.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends areexpected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as theyrelate to the safety of our work.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

If you are interested in the Federal Site Safety Health Officer position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visit careers.garney.com.

If you have questions or would like more information, please email View email address on click.appcast.io and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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