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GovGig · 22 hours ago

Site Safety and Health Officer

GovGig is seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to develop and enforce safety and health programs for Federal Construction projects. The SSHO will act as the on-site safety authority, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe job site.

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Janise Lerum
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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) in compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and federal contract requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters on the job site, including government safety inspections and audits
Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard analyses, and safety meetings/toolbox talks
Identify and correct unsafe working conditions, behaviors, or violations promptly
Maintain site-specific safety documentation, including Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and incident reports
Ensure all employees and subcontractors have received the appropriate safety orientation and training prior to beginning work
Lead investigations of any accidents, near-misses, or safety violations and provide corrective action reports
Track and report safety performance metrics and provide regular updates to project and corporate safety leadership
Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Superintendent to ensure all phases of work are planned and executed with safety as a top priority
Support the enforcement of the project’s COVID-19 and/or environmental health protocols (if applicable)
Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and monitor usage

Qualification

OSHA 30-Hour CertificationEM 385-1-1 TrainingSafety ExperienceFirst Aid/CPR CertificationCHST CertificationCSP CertificationMicrosoft Office SuiteSafety Reporting ToolsLeadership SkillsConflict Resolution Skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 5 years of safety experience on federal construction projects (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, VA)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
Current First Aid/CPR Certification
EM 385-1-1 Training Certificate (within the last 5 years)

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician)
CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
Fall Protection, Confined Space, and other relevant safety training
Strong knowledge of federal construction safety standards and risk management strategies
Effective communicator with strong leadership and conflict resolution skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting tools (e.g., SiteDocs, iAuditor, etc.)
Experience working on secure or high-risk job sites (military bases, hospitals, infrastructure projects)

Company

GovGig

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GovGig connects construction professionals with federal contractors, offering job placements and training resources.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Luke Swanson
Chief Executive Officer
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