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Skookum Contract Services Site and Safety Health Officer (SSHO) in Fayetteville, United States
Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina – Fort Liberty
Type: ExemptWork Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: $83,000 - $93,000 (Skookum’s compensation strategy is to start new hires between the minimum and the mid-point of the posted salary range. Previous experience and education is taken into consideration when making an offer.)
Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Skookum is seeking a Site and Safety Health Officer with a professional and motivated attitude.
As a Site and Safety Health Officer (SSHO) you will lead, collaborate, execute, and support all aspects of Skookum’s Safety Program and Site Safety and Health Officer (SHO) contractual requirements at Ft. Liberty NC. This includes development and implementation of a safety program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and all applicable OSHA, DOD, Army, Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. The SSHO will collaborate directly with Skookum’s Site Manager and the leadership team to create and sustain a positive employee-focused safety culture. The position will also collaborate with the Quality Manager and QC and Safety Technicians to ensure that safety is fully incorporated into the site’s Quality Control/Reliability/Safety (QCRS) framework. This position reports directly to the Ft. Liberty Site Manager and is fully supported by Skookum’s EHS Director located in Chester, VA and Skookum’s Corporate Safety Team.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
The SSHO shall have full authority and responsibility for ensuring Ft. Liberty operations comply with all applicable state, Federal and customer requirements, including EM 385-1-1.
Site safety compliance will be achieved through the customization, implementation and update of the APP. APP activities will include developing an inventory of all safety hazards associated with and appropriate safety risk controls for all Skookum activities and facilities within which these activities occur. These evaluations will be formalized using the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) process; completed AHAs will be uploaded to Skookum’s mobile technology to enable real-time and ready access by facilities maintenance personnel, supervisors and leaders. Performs as-needed updates to the APP and any other safety programs or polices.
Through their own efforts as well as the efforts of the Quality Control and Safety Technicians and the collateral duty Safety Representatives, develop a robust safety inspection program that is integrated into the mobile technology. Do trends analysis on these inspection to identify areas of safety improvement on an ongoing basis.
Direct involvement in the investigation and reporting of all safety incidents and notice-only events in the Ft. Liberty workplaces. Partner with the Site Manager and the leadership team to conduct local and Home Office Green Table incident analyses using tools such as the 5 Whys and Human Factors Analysis Classification System (HFACS). This activity includes reporting all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in accordance with accident reporting procedures and timelines.
Responsible for the development and implementation of all safety training required by the APP, EM 385-1-1, and other relevant regulations and standards. Attend monthly National Safety Committee meetings.
Supports and trains the network of site safety representatives who are collateral duty front-line employees. These safety representatives promote on-the-ground safety awareness and prevention for the trades shops and employees.
Partners with the Site Manager and leadership team to sustain employee engagement in safe practices, including participation in the near-miss system. Responsible for the deployment, collection and analysis of Skookum’s annual Safety Culture Survey at Ft. Liberty. Collaborates with the Home Office safety team to design and produce site-relevant safety promotion materials.
Ensures safety performance data (incident, notice-only, first aid) is accurate and complete prior to input into Workday, Skookum’s HRIS system. Conducts routine reviews of this data to identify any negative trends that need to be addressed.
Must be able to read and understand the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and maintenance/construction standards.
Travel as required to other Skookum sites for knowledge sharing and Skookum home office in Bremerton, WA
All Other Duties as Assigned*
Qualifications:
A minimum of five years of continuous occupational safety experience in a dynamic construction, trades or manufacturing environment. Including previous supervisory/management of general construction or general industry safety programs (managing safety processes, conducting hazard analyses, and developing and implementing risk controls) is required. Experience must be within the last 10 years.
A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Industrial Psychology, Construction Safety or equivalent field is preferred
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
OSHA 30 General Industry or Construction Industry is required
Third-party (AIHA, BCSP) certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist are preferred
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.
I f you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org .
Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify
Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum
Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people.
Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission.
This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention.
We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.