SD Site Safety and Health Officer San Diego Ship Provisioning at VersAbility Resources Inc.

Position Purpose:

This position will implement safety and health procedures to ensure compliance to all criteria of the Ship Provisioning contract specifications and all applicable regulations.  The SSHO will inspect all phases of services and operations to ensure all services listed on the Performance Work Statement are performed in a satisfactory and safe manner, specifies areas to be inspected (scheduled and unscheduled) and how often inspections will be accomplished, communicates deficiencies to the Government’s Contracting Representatives, maintains Safety and Health files, and documents results of all inspections.

 Primary Duties:

• Implements service procedures and assesses product/equipment capabilities and specifications to establish proposed safety and health expectancy of completed work.
• Maintains safety objectives and coordinates same with production procedures in cooperation with contract managers to maximize service reliability and to contain costs.
• Implements safety inspection procedures, checklists, and schedules.
• Works in conjunction with VersAbility’s Senior Assistant Director of Government Contracts and Contract Manager in analyzing inspection results for trends, unusual situations, safety considerations, and team/staff adherence to safety standards and objectives. Communicates inspection results with VersAbility’s Senior Assistant Director of Government Contracts – as appropriate. Releases inspection reports in accordance with the contract and VersAbility’s operating procedures.
• Meets regularly with Government Safety Representatives and VersAbility’s Senior Assistant Director of Government Contracts to provide written, and/or oral status reports on safety program.
• Implements and participates in all initial and ongoing Safety training programs and assists with conducting trainings as required or requested.
• Follows the direction of the Senior Assistant Director of Government Contracts to investigate and correct customer complaints regarding safety and health non-conformance.
• Fosters teamwork while balancing team and individual responsibilities; giving feedback to nurture a positive team spirit and safe performance; and modeling dependability, hard work, strong business ethics, and professional personal appearance.
• Assures safety of employees by monitoring proper use of equipment and adherence to safety policies.
• Completes required paperwork and/or documentation.
• Completes and maintains all VersAbility Resources and U.S. Government required trainings.
• Responsible for appropriate conduct and demeanor as dictated by VersAbility Resources policy.
• Ensures the work site is OSHA compliant and employees on the contract are adhering to all CDC and VRI guidelines as it relates to COVID-19.
• Coordinates solicitated feedback through surveys and groups sessions with key stakeholders in the safety process
• Writes and implements departmental policies using OSHA and CDC regulatory guidelines.
• Attend and participate in AEU Safety meetings and Trainings quarterly.
• Attend and participate in VersAbility scheduled Safety Meetings.
• Other duties as assigned, or as stated in the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement.

Qualifications/Skills Knowledge & Abilities:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant work experience delivering a safety program of the same size and complexity

Skills Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must possess a valid insurable driver license.
• Must possess strong communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules; ability to author and maintain instructions and procedural manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and present information to groups of employees, many of whom are people with disabilities.
• Ability to interact and train personnel with assorted disabilities.
• Must project a positive and professional image to the public, co-workers and VersAbility Resources clients.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook experience required.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate credentials and DoD/VersAbility Resources background checks as required by the contract, which is the OSHA 30 General Industry Certification and EM-385 “U.S. Army Safety and Health Requirements Manual” requirements (3 years of related industry safety experience or 2 years if he/she possesses a Certified Safety Professional or Safety and Health degree).

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Oral Communication: Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain harmonious relationships with customers and co-workers, in person and over the phone.
• Customer Focus: Knowing the (internal and external) customer business needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs and giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service.
• Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
• Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
• Initiative: Does more than is required or expected in the job.  Goes beyond expectations in the assignment, task, or job description without being asked.
• Innovation: Applies original thinking in job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.
• Professionalism:  Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior.
• Quality:  Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds company standards.
• Reliability:  Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.

Environmental:

Narrow, moving, and slippery surfaces.  Noise intensity level is moderate.  Proximity to moving mechanical parts.  Working in an environment with dust, odors, mists, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Lifting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 20-50 lbs. frequently, or 10-20 lbs. constantly.  Other demands include standing, walking, stooping, sitting, pulling, lifting, carrying, pushing, climbing stairs and ladders, talking, listening, and directing personnel.

VersAbility Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: EOE/M/F/Disability/VET