Federal Construction Site Safety and Health Officer

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.

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.
• Aiding 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.
• Preparing safety meeting agendas and then conducting meetings.
• Maintaining a high level of safety awareness and performance at company work sites.
• 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.
• Administering in accordance with Corps of Engineers guidelines pertaining to company operations.
• Recognizing that subcontractors are the company’s responsibility when on our work sites.
• Overseeing workers including supervisors, inspectors, or field workers engaged in construction activities.

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.
• 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 years.
• 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 areas. 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

• 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/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).

About Outside The Box

Outside The Box, LLC is a General Contractor specializing in construction and renovation work for the federal government. We are planning for progressive growth over the next several years, and are looking for ambitious, high-caliber professionals to grow with our company. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, highly responsible person with outstanding organizational and communication skills who can grow with the company.