Federal Construction Site Safety and Health Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at Outside The Box, LLC supports federal construction projects.  The SSHO is responsible for enforcing safety regulations, primarily the EM 385-1-1 manual, OSHA regulations, and a contractor's safety program . Key duties include conducting site inspections, providing safety training, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws (including OSHA), developing safety plans, and investigating accidents. This role requires experience, and specific certifications like OSHA 30 are mandatory, with additional training often needed for federal projects. This position is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. A four-year degree is preferred but comparable years of job experience will also be considered efficient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of cumulative safety experience, within the last ten years.
• OSHA 30 training.
• Current Corps of Engineers Quality Control Certification (EM 385 1-1).
• 24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five years
• Experience with Corps of Engineers RMS.
• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact.
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance in government construction or environmental projects.
• Proven knowledge in reading and comprehending construction plans and related technical documents.
• Successful track record in effectively engaging with subcontractors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Developing, implementing, and managing the contractor’s SOH program.
• Assist with inspections, reviews and development of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Ensuring compliance with safety requirements by all project personnel, including subcontractors and visitors.
• Maintaining safety reference material at the site.
• Conducting daily SOH inspections and maintaining a SOH deficiency tracking system.
• Reporting and investigating all accidents and near misses.
• Attending all pre-construction conferences, tail-gate meetings, and pre-work meetings.
• Conducting ongoing evaluations of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) to ensure it remains current and site-specific.
• Providing and keeping records of site safety orientation and indoctrination training for all project personnel.
• Reviewing and signing the Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282).
• Ensuring visitors are escorted, properly protected with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and receive a safety brief.
• Prepare safety meeting agendas and then conduct meetings.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and performance at company work sites.
• Responsible for overseeing compliance with all Corps of Engineers Safety Guidelines outlined in the EM 385-1-1 manual, as well as OSHA regulations, and a contractor's safety program.
• Administration in accordance with Corps of Engineers guidelines pertaining to company operations.
• Recognize that subcontractors are the company’s responsibility when on our work sites.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or field workers engaged in construction activities.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Occupational Safety, and Health or related field is required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• Applicable safety and health certifications.
• USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) certificate required.
• Knowledge of USACE Resident Management System (RMS) required.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification and Qualify Control Certification.
• US Citizenship or Green Card certification.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Clean driving record.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• RMS.

Certificates & Licenses:

• EM 385-1-1 40 hour certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED.
• USACE CQM Certification.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification.
• 24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five year
• 5 years of continued safety training, equal to 8 hours/year of continued training and learning preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Various construction projects using a variety of construction systems, in different environments and regional area. Work will consist of, but not be limited to general and specialized construction including new construction, interior/exterior renovations/rehabilitations, tenant improvements and system upgrades.

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be worn as part of the safety precautions, when visiting construction sites. Work may involve climbing to elevated locations, going into trenches, confined spaces, environments with extreme temperatures, irregular walking surfaces, and a wide range of potential construction hazards.

Physical Demands | Lift/Carry: 

• Stand  | F (Frequently).
• Walk  | F (Frequently).
• Sit  | F (Frequently).
• Handling / Fingering  | C (Constantly).
• Reach Outward  | F (Frequently).
• Reach Above Shoulder  | F (Frequently).
• Climb  | F (Frequently).
• Crawl  | O (Occasionally).
• Squat or Kneel  | F (Frequently).
• Bend  | F (Frequently)  |  | 10 lbs or less  | F (Frequently).
• 11-20 lbs  | F (Frequently).
• 21-50 lbs  | F (Frequently).
• 51-100 lbs  | F (Frequently).
• Over 100 lbs  | F (Frequently).
• Push/Pull . 
• 12 lbs or less  | F (Frequently).
• 13-25 lbs  | F (Frequently).
• 26-40 lbs  | F (Frequently).
• 41-100 lbs  | F (Frequently).

• N (Not Applicable) |  Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) | Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day).
• F (Frequently) | Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day).
• C (Constantly) | Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day).

Outside the Box, LLC adheres to a drug free workplace per the Drug Free Act of 1988.  All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screening process.  Outside the Box, LLC employees are subject to random drug screens as well.