**JOB** **DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY** The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) will conduct required site and safety analysis, observations and prepare and implement health and safety plans for environmental and engineering projects. **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES** Primary duties and responsibilities include (but not limited to): + Prepare and implement health and safety plans for environmental and engineering projects. + Act as onsite safety representative for the duration of a given contract. + Serve as the SSHO person of contact to conduct the required site and safety analysis and observations. + Evaluate results and make recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. + Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. + Conduct weekly or daily tailgate safety meetings. + Attach safety inspection logs to the contractors’ daily quality control report. + Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. + Investigate and resolve health and safety deficiencies. + Must have extensive experience in the field or in a related area. + Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the environmental and safety compliance fields. + Must be able to accurately establish and keep paper and electronic records concerning equipment, funds, supplies, and other property record information. + Good oral and written communication skills, reading/writing/grammar proficiency, good analytical ability, self-motivated, experienced problem solver, and moderate stress tolerance. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + The SSHO will have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in overseeing health and safety operations in conjunction with environmental investigation and remediation projects. The SSHO will also be EM385 1-1, OSHA and CHST (preferred) trained and certified. + The SSHO is required to have a minimum of 5 years of construction industry safety experience on similar projects + USACE EM 385-1-1 certification + SSHO shall have Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification + 30-hour OSHA construction safety class within the last 5 years + 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification + An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years + Must be a United States Citizen and able to pass DOD security checks + Completed the USACE EM 385-1-1 40 hour course within the last 2 years + Current CPR/First-Aid certification + Competent person training as needed + CSP may be accepted in place of other certifications on a case-by-case basis + Bachelor’s Degree preferred