Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)- Quantico, VA

About Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise dedicated to supporting the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands. We provide top-notch service to various branches of the federal government and prioritize community involvement. Our culture encourages growth, diversity, and inclusion, and our motto, "We are One," reflects our unity and purpose.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) assists in the planning, management, and support of the functional area of environmental safety and health (ES&H) for assigned project(s). Establish and maintain contact with the Project Manager, Corporate ES&H Manager, and others as required to fulfill health and safety commitments on assigned projects. Anticipate potential safety-related problem areas and evaluate and recommend solutions or corrective actions.

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

College degree in science, engineering, health & safety, or related discipline or demonstrated field experience in applied occupational health and safety, emphasizing industrial hygiene (IH) cross-training. A current, instructor-signed OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety Training safety class certification and verification of annual 8-hour competency training and / or self-study (As required by EM 385-1-1 Section 1 Subsection 01.A.17. Valid First Aid and CPR.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience supervising general construction, five (5) years of constant general industry safety experience managing safety programs, or five years of experience and a Third-Party, nationally accredited SOH-related certification.
• Knowledge of applicable government health and safety regulations and standards, including EM 385-1-1 (November 2014).
• Demonstrated experience with event investigations, issues management / action tracking for safety and IH subject areas.
• Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans due to identified issues.
• Demonstrated industrial hygiene (IH) knowledge and other health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor work activities, evaluate health and safety conditions, and facilitate corrective actions.
• Ability to prepare safety-specific documents independently, including project-specific safety plans and Activity / Job Hazard Analysis. Ability to identify and monitor for industrial hygiene issues.

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

CERTIFICATIONS :

Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Occupational Health Safety Technologist (OHST) preferred. Current CPR / FA required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in health & safety or related discipline. Minimum of five (5) years experience in construction and / or general industry safety. EM 385-1-1 Fall Protection Competent Person certification / qualification.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform other duties as assigned.

Interface Required :

We will accept applications for this position until 02 / 28 / 2025 at 11 : 59p EST.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees :

At Aleut, our culture thrives on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Integrating diverse perspectives opens up new possibilities, fosters innovation, and fully harnesses our team's potential. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and inspired to grow and find purpose. Join us and be part of a culture that celebrates differences and belonging for everyone, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression pregnancy, reproductive health decision, familial responsibilities, marital status, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, or military / veteran status. We welcome everyone as they are!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)