Safety and Airborne Representative

Overview

Tactica Solutions LLC is seeking a highly experienced Safety and Airborne Representative to provide direct oversight of the JECC Safety Program and secondary oversight of the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) Airborne Program. This position supports JECC J3 and serves as the principal safety and airborne subject matter expert (SME) to JECC headquarters leadership, ensuring operational viability, safety, and compliance with all applicable DoD, joint, and service-specific doctrine and regulations.

This role requires advanced critical thinking skills, expert knowledge of joint airborne operations, and strong written and oral communication capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management and Administration

• Develop, implement, and sustain the JECC Headquarters Safety and Occupational Health Program in accordance with DoD, joint, and service-specific regulations.
• Serve as the principal advisor to command leadership on all safety and occupational health matters, assessing risk in plans, exercises, and operations.
• Manage the Unit Safety Officer (USO) Program, ensuring proper appointment, training, and oversight of additional duty safety personnel across all services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps).

Ancillary Safety Program Oversight

• Oversee the Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) and Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) in compliance with applicable DoD Instructions and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure identification of exposed personnel, completion of medical evaluations, fit testing, training, and appropriate protective equipment issuance.

Compliance and Inspections

• Ensure compliance with DoD Instruction 6055.01, AR 385-10, OPNAVINST 5100.23, DAFMAN 91-203, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct and oversee periodic safety inspections of workplaces, facilities, and operational areas.
• Review contractor Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for compliance with EM 385-1-1.
• Verify proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all personnel.

Hazard Identification, Risk Management, and Mishap Investigation

• Establish and manage a hazard reporting system, including anonymous submissions.
• Integrate DoD five-step Risk Management processes using tools such as DD Form 2977.
• Conduct mishap investigations focused on prevention and corrective action.
• Ensure accurate reporting through service-specific systems (ASMIS, ESAMS/RMI, AFSAS) and compliance with DoD notification timelines.

Training and Safety Promotion

• Develop and manage a comprehensive safety training program for military and civilian personnel.
• Ensure completion and documentation of foundational, supervisory, and hazard-specific safety training.
• Manage seasonal safety campaigns and the command safety awards program.

JCSE Airborne Program Oversight

• Serve as the primary airborne SME and JECC headquarters representative for the JCSE Airborne Program.
• Advise leadership on program health, risk, and long-term viability.
• Develop and brief airborne risk assessments, recommendations, and program improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with external training and inspection agencies (e.g., Quartermaster School, Advanced Airborne School, USAF training units).
• Oversee compliance with AR 59-4 for airborne inspections, investigations, and reporting.

Policy, Doctrine, and Readiness Validation

• Monitor and advise on updates to joint, Army, and Air Force airborne and safety doctrine.
• Support validation of Joint Manning Documents (JMD) for paid parachutist positions.
• Assist with inspections of Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) programs.
• Develop and recommend airborne SOPs and command policies.

Airborne Safety and Malfunction Management

• Manage airborne malfunction and incident reporting in accordance with AR 59-4.
• Serve as technical advisor to airborne investigation officers.
• Analyze trends and provide risk mitigation recommendations.
• Review airborne exercise After Action Reports (AARs) and identify lessons learned.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of military airborne operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years managing a comprehensive safety program in a DoD or military environment.
• Experience supporting joint or multinational headquarters operations.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing joint airborne operations.
• Working knowledge of JP 3-18, JP 3-16, FM 3-99, ATP 4-48, DAFMAN 13-217, AFDP 3-36, and AR 59-4.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps safety regulations.
• Strong analytical, briefing, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to brief senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proficient with service safety and training management systems.
• Graduate of the U.S. Army Jumpmaster Course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Completion of a recognized Service Safety Officer Course (Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps).
• Prior experience in joint airborne inspection and malfunction investigations.

Security Requirements: Active Secret security clearance required for the duration of the contract.

Job Location: Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk VA Physical Requirements:Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary. Tactica Solutions LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all-encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Tactica Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics. Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00

Posted Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.