Site Safety & Health Officer (Federal Construction - NSB Kings Bay, GA)

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Summary:

CONS GC is part of a Native Hawaiian Organization-owned federal contractor delivering mission-critical NAVFAC and other DoD agency projects across the nation. We are recognized for our safety culture, quality performance, and ability to execute projects in

restricted access and high-security environments . Joining our team means joining a company that values integrity, ?ohana (family), and long-term career growth.

We are seeking an experienced

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

for a major project at

Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia . The SSHO is responsible for implementing and enforcing the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and ensuring compliance with

NAVFAC SE ,

OSHA , and

EM 385-1-1

requirements.

This role requires prior experience on federal or military construction projects, ideally in

restricted areas at submarine bases or equivalent secure facilities .

A current or active Secret Security Clearance is highly desired. Location:

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the

on-site safety authority

for all construction activities in accordance with NAVFAC SE and EM 385-1-1 requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain the

Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs). Conduct daily safety inspections and enforce corrective measures for unsafe conditions or non-compliance. Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and orientation sessions for all project personnel. Review and enforce subcontractor safety plans and ensure alignment with project and NAVFAC requirements. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; document findings and implement corrective actions. Maintain complete safety documentation and reports for submission to NAVFAC and internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with

SWFLANT badging and access requirements

for all personnel. Required Criteria for Consideration:

All uncleared personnel entering restricted areas are subject to additional NCIC checks. The following are

disqualifying criteria

for access to the project: Any federal or state felony conviction, including general court-martial convictions, regardless of date. Any federal or state misdemeanor conviction for a violent offense (weapons/firearms, assault, battery, sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence, robbery, burglary, arson, theft, etc.), regardless of date. Any pending adjudication for federal, state, or local misdemeanor or felony arrests/charges. Two or more separate non-violent misdemeanor convictions within the last 24 months. Any discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces that is not

honorable

or

general under honorable conditions .

Candidates must be able to meet these requirements for access to restricted areas at NSB Kings Bay.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered). 5+ years of construction safety experience

on federal or military projects. Prior experience working in

restricted access facilities (submarine bases or equivalent)

strongly preferred. Completion of the

NAVFAC/USACE EM 385-1-1 40-hour training

(required). Completion of the

OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety course

(required). CPR/First Aid certification (must be current). CSP, CHST, or other professional safety credential preferred. Active or previously held

Secret clearance

(preferred). Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration