Site Safety Health Officer

Washington, D.C/ Chantilly, VA

exp Federal is an established, collaborative, and growing full-service architectural and engineering firm that provides a full range of design solutions and construction support to the federal government. Our team of professionals operates in some of the most challenging environments to provide support services to a variety of governmental agencies globally. We enjoy what we do and are good at it.

The Challenge:

We are seeking a Site Safety Health Officer to join our team in Washington, D.C/ Chantilly, VA. Ideal candidates are willing to travel, independent thinkers, self-motivated, communicate proactively, enjoy collaborating within and beyond the project team.

This role is a second shift and hours will be from 16:00-24:00.

Principle areas of responsibility are:

• Develop and initiate policies and procedures ensuring safety/health measures are implemented and maintained
• Prepare and conduct training programs related to OSHA,
• OSHA, and DoD regulations. Performs other related tasks as required.
• Read and comprehend risk management related information and assist departments in applying that information in reducing safety liability.
• Review and analyze all non-reportable vehicle accidents, near-accidents, first report of injuries and supervisor’s accident investigation reports; follow up with injured employees and work with departments to help employees return to work as soon as possible; meet with department safety representatives and supervisors to analyze problem areas and determine corrective actions that will reduce high frequency accidents.
• Attend monthly safety committee meetings; attend and present various topics at department safety meetings; work directly with camp and unit safety representatives to implement needed safety/health and risk prevention training.
• Ensure all buildings, facilities and operations are inspected semi-annually to identify and minimize safety/health risk exposures; work with unit representatives to plan, develop, and implement safety and loss prevention programs.
• Conduct worksite inspections and training to ensure proper environmental work practices are followed
• Conduct periodic audits of units to ensure compliance with policies related to UOSHA, OSHA, and DoD regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Industrial Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, Safety Management or a closely related field desired.
• Two years of progressively responsible risk management or safety –related experience preferable in military environment or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with the EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual
• Certifications in safety and/or risk management such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.