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Job ID 24700040

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Koniag Operations Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a PRN Environmental Health Specialist to support KOS and our government customer in Washington, DC.

Koniag Operations Services is currently recruiting an “as needed” Safety & Health Specialist who will be responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by implementing and overseeing various safety and environmental programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate must be willing to work evening and night shift as well as day shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issue hot work permits and confined space entry permits

• Maintain SDS records and document filing systems

• Conduct injury/illness investigations and complete electronic reports

• Perform chemical sampling and assist with disposal processes

• Develop and implement energy control procedures and policies

• Conduct exposure monitoring for occupational stressors

• Perform powered industrial truck operator assessments

• Assist with EMS internal audits and evacuation drills

• Conduct safety, health, environmental, and fire prevention inspections

• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and environmental policies

• Conduct powered industrial truck (PIT) operator competency assessments and maintain a spreadsheet of all certified PIT operators

• Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and near-misses

• Maintain injury, illness, and complaint records

• Assist with inventory management of safety supplies and equipment

• Assist with the planning, conducting and evaluating evacuation drills

• Provide assistance developing and maintaining equipment specific energy control procedures for DCF Control of Hazardous Energy Program (Lockout/tagout) upon request

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a High-Risk security clearance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. A credit and criminal background check is also required.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, safety, occupational health, or related field

• 1-2 years of experience in environmental or health and safety industry

• Up-to-date HAZWOPER training as specified by 29 CFR 1010.120

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

• Ability to work different shifts, including holidays, as needed

• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications in environmental health and safety

• Experience with CORITY database or similar EHS management systems

• Familiarity with ISO 14001:2015 standards

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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