Safety Specialist

Koniag Operations Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is currently recruiting a qualified Safety Specialist to work on an "as needed" basis to fill in for staff vacations, sick leave, and other absences at our government customer location in Washington DC. This on-call position will provide essential environmental, health, and safety support to maintain continuity of operations at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) facility. The successful candidate must be willing to work day, evening, and night shifts.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• B.S./B.A. in chemistry, engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, safety, occupational health, or related scientific field
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the environmental or health and safety industry
• Current HAZWOPER training as specified by 29 CFR 1010.120

Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical specialization in Environmental Management, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Occupational Health
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic database management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prepare accurate reports
• Professional, organized, and efficient work habits

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Capable of standing, sitting, reaching, and handling objects with hands
• May be exposed to chemicals and repetitive motions

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a U.S. Government Security Clearance High Risk (Public Trust) background check
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Safety Documentation and Compliance:

• Issue hot work permits and confined space entry permits
• Update and maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records
• Perform powered industrial truck operator assessments
• Maintain electronic and paper document filing systems
• Complete electronic injury/illness investigation reports
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations and DCF Environmental Management System Policies

Technical Support and Inspections:

• Conduct safety, health, environmental, and fire prevention inspections in production and non-production areas
• Conduct daily visits to production areas to monitor EHS conditions
• Perform exposure monitoring for occupational stressors (noise, dust, chemicals, radiation)
• Conduct powered industrial truck (PIT) operator assessments
• Assist with EMS Internal Audits against ISO14001:2015

Incident Response and Investigation:

• Investigate and document incident reports and accidents immediately upon notification
• Review video recordings for accident investigations
• Respond to employee injury/illness reports, near misses, and EHS concerns
• Document and track employee injuries and safety incidents
• Use CORITY database for injury/illness tracking and reporting

Documentation and Reporting:

• Provide written inspection reports with violations, photos, and recommended corrective actions
• Maintain spreadsheets of safety incidents and certified PIT operators
• Prepare quality reports on facility conditions requiring maintenance
• Submit work requests for safety-related repairs as needed

Additional Duties:

• Support evacuation drill planning and evaluation
• Assist with equipment-specific energy control procedures development
• Provide inventory management for safety supplies and equipment
• Support special projects as requested
• May work evening and midnight shifts as required

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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