Federal Site Safety Health Officer

GARNEY CONSTRUCTIONA 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 DOINGAdminister, 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, the awarded 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 to conducting initial work area assessments and the development and facilitation of appropriate training programs.Supervise, develop, and coordinate work scope/corrective actions with other safety professionals on the 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 Federal safety standards. This includes the ability to make independent judgments concerning the general safety of our work consistent with Garney policy and Government standards.Initiate, perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.Conduct good catches/near misses/accidents and incidents investigations and complete required reporting and formatting for internal use (Garney) and external use owner/subcontractors/governmental agencies/etcWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelor’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, Fall Protection Training, Electrical Hazards, Hazard Communication, Driver Training, Confined Space Hazards, Hazardous Material Training, etc.). Current 40 Hour Construction Hazard Awareness Course (EM385-1-1) and working knowledge of OSHA and EM385-1-1 and other state and federal agency safety requirements.Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards meeting the minimum Competent Person for Fall Protection 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 are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure.Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate 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-payShares of company stock at no cost starting your first day401(k) plan with a 3.5% matchStudent loan resourcesWeekly paychecksPaid time off8 paid holidaysHealth Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributionsFree life insurance and disability policyFree access to healthcare coordinatorsCounseling sessions with mental health professionals at no costAccess to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no costFree programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more50% employee discount in the Garney apparel storeCONTACT USIf you are interested in the Federal Site Safety Health Officer position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. 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