Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

We are hiring an experienced Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to support a federal construction project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. This is a critical on-site role responsible for the full implementation and management of safety and health protocols for the Prime Contractor throughout the duration of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated lead safety official on site, ensuring all activities comply with OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP)
• Conduct daily safety inspections, hazard analyses, and toolbox talks with all site personnel
• Enforce compliance with safety protocols and address unsafe behaviors or conditions immediately
• Oversee safety documentation including SDS sheets, incident logs, near-miss reports, and corrective action records
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Prime Contractor, government representatives, subcontractors, and workers on all safety matters
• Monitor all work activities to ensure safe practices are followed at all times
• Lead incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety training records and certifications for all on-site workers

Required Qualifications

• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course
• Current professional safety certification, one of the following:
  • CHST – Construction Health & Safety Technician
  • CSP – Certified Safety Professional
  • OHST – Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician
  • ASP – Associate Safety Professional
  • GSP – Graduate Safety Practitioner
  • STSC – Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
  • Or a USACE-approved equivalent
• One of the following experience or education requirements:
  • At least 5 years of full-time construction industry safety experience
  • At least 3 years of experience with a valid CHST or CSP certification
  • A degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience managing site safety on active construction projects
• Familiarity with 29 CFR 1926 and federal construction safety standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage all safety responsibilities on site

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience on federal government construction projects
• Familiarity with VA project protocols and documentation standards
• Experience working on projects with complex or phased scopes of work

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate of $45 - $65/hr based on experience and certifications
• Contract opportunity with a high-visibility federal project
• Additional benefits discussed upon placement