Site Safety Health Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Site Safety Health Officer to join our team at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. Ideal candidates are willing to travel, independent thinkers, self-motivated, communicate proactively, and enjoy collaborating within and beyond the project team.

Principle Areas Of Responsibility

• Develop and initiate policies and procedures ensuring safety/health measures are implemented and maintained.
• Prepare and conduct training programs related to OSHA, and DoD regulations.
• 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 safety meetings and present various project-related safety topics; and implement needed safety/health and risk prevention training.
• Ensure buildings, facilities and operations are inspected 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 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 Security Clearance.

Salary

Base hourly range: $55.00–$75.00. Actual rate based on candidate qualifications, certifications, and work location.