Job Description

Construction Site Safety Health Officer

A Construction Site Safety Health Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of workers on construction sites. They play a crucial role in preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses by implementing and enforcing safety regulations and procedures. This position is 100% on-site in the Indian Head, MD area.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Essential Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional - CSP) is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or a related field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducting regular inspections of construction sites to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and programs to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Providing safety training to workers on topics such as hazard recognition, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine the root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintaining records of safety inspections, training sessions, incidents, and other relevant data.
• Collaborating with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors to address safety concerns and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conducting safety audits to assess the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Participating in safety committees or meetings to discuss safety issues and initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of safety by encouraging workers to report hazards or unsafe conditions.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, construction management, or a related field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop or construction environment. The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action. The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision). May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise - workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils or solvents. Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity and/or working in high places. May be exposed to hot objects, flames or sparks. The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses.

EEO Including Disability/Veteran

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

The estimated pay range for this role is $70K to $104K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Family Planning/Fertility Assistance, STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D, Legal-Aid Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) (11) Federal Holidays, Training and Development Opportunities.

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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