Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job DescriptionJob Description Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Location: Newport, Rhode IslandWork Setting: On-siteWe are seeking a Level One Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for a naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The SSHO will oversee jobsite safety, identify hazards, and support compliance with contract safety requirements and EM 385-1-1.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor construction activities for compliance with project safety requirements.Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and verify corrective actions.Coordinate with project leadership and subcontractors to address safety concerns.Review activity hazard analyses and support implementation of safe work practices.Conduct safety briefings and maintain required safety records.Serve as the designated SSHO on ENG Form 6282.Required QualificationsMeet the contract’s Level One SSHO requirements under EM 385-1-1, including:At least five years of continuous construction safety experience.Completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction training.At least 24 hours of formal safety training per year.Be eligible for designation as the project SSHO on ENG Form 6282.Completion of a 40-hour contract safety awareness course covering the required EM 385-1-1 content, delivered by a qualified trainer in accordance with ANSI/ASSP Z490.1. Candidates who do not meet the current course requirement must complete it within 60 days of contract award.How to ApplySubmit your resume showing construction safety experience and dates of employment. Include documentation of OSHA 30-hour Construction training, annual formal safety training, and the 40-hour contract safety awareness course, if completed.Apply at