Site Safety Health Officer – SSHO

JCI

Site Safety and Health Officer conducting safety training and oversight for federal projects. Implementing safety programs and ensuring compliance across multiple sites in Norfolk, VA.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing safety programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in training employees and subcontractors on safety protocols while maintaining accurate safety records.

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OSHA 30-Hour CertificationConstruction Safety InspectionSite Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)Safety Program ImplementationMishap Investigation

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Hard Skills

Accident Prevention Plans (APP)Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)Safety Training ImplementationSafety InspectionsSafety Record MaintenanceDeficiency Tracking SystemMicrosoft Office ProficiencyConstruction Safety AdministrationSafety Directives EnforcementSubcontractor Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipFacilitationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Class

Industry Keywords

EM 385-1-1JCFS Safety ProgramSafety ExecutionSafety CommitteeSecurity Clearances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the implementation of the Site/Task Specific Safety Program at location, including the creation of each task order required Site Specific Accident Prevention Plans (APP) & Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
Oversees and can authorize the procurement of project safety supplies and equipment.
Responsible for the implementation of the site safety training of JCFS direct employees and subcontractor safety training.
Designated on-site competent person and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), as defined by The Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1
Responsible to enforce the safety directives per JCFS Safety Program, site-specific APPs and EM 385-1-1.
Conducts daily safety and health inspections.
Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.
Maintains the OSHA Form 300.
Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
Provide leadership & facilitate the Office Safety Committee at the local level.
Owns and is accountable for Safety Execution within the assigned project location.
Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

30-hr OSHA Construction Safety Class within the past 5 years and demonstrated continuing Safety training thereafter (8 hour per year) or the ability to obtain OSHA 30 hour certification within first 30 days of employment
Construction safety inspection and administration experience.
Five (5) or more years of continuous experience with construction safety preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft office software.
Ability to travel 25%.
The ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation
5 sick days
3 floating holidays
10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel: Norfolk, VA regional area.