What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety & Health Officer position at Goodwin Recruiting?
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
Join a mission-driven federal contractor dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and compliance. This is an opportunity to lead safety initiatives that make a real impact—ensuring the well-being of personnel and the successful performance of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facility operations.
Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing federal contracting organization
- Professional development and safety certification reimbursement
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing and enforcing safety programs on projects of comparable size and complexity
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety (required, within past 3 years)
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (required)
- EM 385-1-1 SSHO Competent Person training, CSP, or CHST certification (preferred)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
- Must be available by phone within one hour during and after government working hours
- Strong understanding of OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and DoD safety standards
- Develop and maintain the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard analyses, and toolbox talks
- Serve as the primary on-site authority for all safety compliance matters
- Stop unsafe work activities and coordinate immediate corrective actions
- Investigate and report all incidents and near misses; lead root cause analyses
- Oversee subcontractor compliance and maintain comprehensive safety documentation
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or other federal contracts
- Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive approach to building safety culture
- Familiarity with facility maintenance, construction, or engineering environments
- Proven ability to deliver safety training and maintain compliance across multiple worksites
- Skilled in trend analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement in safety metrics