Safety Specialist
General Dynamics Information Technology
**Req ID:** RQ194481
**Type of Requisition:** Regular
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None
**Public Trust/Other Required:** None
**Job Family:** Safety
**Skills:**
Occupational Safety and Health,OSHA Regulations,Safety Procedures,Safety Standards
**Certifications:**
OSHA 10 - OSHA
**Experience:**
5 + years of related experience
**US Citizenship Required:**
Yes
**Job Description:**
SETS II is seeking a Safety Specialist to work on the ongoing Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA) Headquarters building in SE Washington, DC. This work takes place on an active construction site. The candidate will maintain a safe working environment by conducting regular inspections, identifying potential hazards, providing employee safety training, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations, with the primary goal of minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
**Primary Duties include the following for construction site personnel from the SETS II contract:**
+ Conducting daily safety inspections of work areas and equipment and will report metrics as required.
+ Conducting regular safety meetings and awareness campaigns to promote a safety culture.
+ Providing training and education of staff in safety work practices
+ Leading and providing assistance to PMs on the development of Activity Hazard Analysis forms
+ Investigating all job site accidents and near misses to determine root causes. Recording and reporting findings
+ Preparing detailed incident reports and identifying corrective actions to prevent recurrence
+ Implementing corrective actions and monitoring their effectiveness.
+ Staying updated on all applicable safety regulations (OSHA, local, industry-specific) and ensure compliance
+ Monitoring adherence to both SETS II and the General Contractor’s safety policies and procedures
+ Maintaining accurate safety records and documentation
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills
+ Examining the construction job site to identity potential hazards or hazardous situations
+ Identifying defective tools and equipment
+ Training workers on the safe of use of construction tools and equipment
+ Submitting all required safety documentation, monthly metrics and employee safety related records
**Qualifications/Education:**
+ 5+ years of Construction Safety experience
+ Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Health or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
+ Demonstrated experience as a leader, specifically for teams of installers on construction sites
+ Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines and multiple company’s safety personnel
+ Very strong attention to detail
+ Very strong problem-solving skills
+ OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications required
+ CPR and AED training a plus
+ Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
+ Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Entry-on-Duty (EOD) Suitability determination
+ General work hours – Monday -Friday 6am-2pm
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD (Entry on Duty)
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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