Site Safety & Health Officer (USACE)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Job Reports To (Manager’s Title)

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Program Manager

Department

Job Grade

Compensation

Operations

Status

Post date

Close date

☐ Exempt

☒ Non-Exempt

☒ Full-Time

☐ Part-Time

10 / 22 / 2025

Position Summary : The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will serve as the primary authority for planning, implementing, and enforcing the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program under this potential contract supporting the 81st Readiness Division (RD). This position ensures all operational, maintenance, and environmental activities are conducted in strict compliance with federal, state, and local safety standards requirements.

The SSHO works collaboratively with the Program Manager (PM) and Quality Control Manager (QCM) to promote a unified safety and quality culture, perform enterprise-level risk assessments, and ensure consistent reporting and compliance across all 81st RD sites. This position is contingent upon contract award and is for a possible contract.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and enforce the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, AR 420-1, and EO 14057 sustainability and environmental directives.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, hazard analyses, and risk assessments for all ongoing site activities.
• Prepare, maintain, and update all required Safety Plans, Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), and other safety documentation.
• Provide regular safety briefings, toolbox talks, and safety-related training for all project personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near-miss events, ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain complete and accurate safety records, including logs, inspection reports, and incident summaries, for government review.
• Coordinate closely with the PM and QCM to integrate safety performance into quality control and operational objectives.
• Conduct enterprise-level trend analysis to identify risks and develop preventive measures across all supported sites.
• Promote a strong, proactive safety culture emphasizing continuous improvement and employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Required Qualifications :

Must have a minimum of 3 years of satisfactory experience in preparing and enforcing a Contractor’s safety program on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity within the past.

Must have successfully completed the 30-hour OSHA Safety Class or equivalent within the last three (3) years.

Must pass a background screen

Preferred Qualifications :

Dedicated safety professional certified in OSHA-30 and EM 385-1-1 compliance.

Advanced training in Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), AR 420-1 sustainability, and Executive Order (EO) 14057 environmental compliance.

Experience performing enterprise-level risk assessments and implementing preventive safety programs across multiple project locations.

Strong knowledge of federal safety management systems and Army Reserve environmental and occupational health programs.

Demonstrated ability to develop and lead proactive, data-driven safety initiatives that reduce risk and enhance organizational culture.

Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills with proven success in coordinating with PM and QCM for integrated safety-quality management.

Pay : Negotiable

Location : 81st Readiness Division

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Lakeland, FL

Miami, FL

Orlando, FL

St. Petersburg, FL

Tampa, FL

Clearwater, FL

Pinellas Park, FL

Sanford, FL

West Palm Beach, FL

Cape Coral, FL

Physical and Technical Environment :

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at a time.

Must be able to travel to offsite assignments.

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation Time

Sick Time

(The right is reserved under provisions PL 93-638 Section (b), (f), (g), (i), 20 USD450 Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1974 to give PREFERENCE AND OPPORTUNITY for employment, training, and contracts to Indians)