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Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Specialist

Building People LLC/The

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Washington, DC
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Job Description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:
  • Real Estate & Workplace
  • Facilities Management
  • Facilities Operations & Maintenance
  • Project Management & Engineering
  • Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
  • Mission Support
  • Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
  • Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC seeks a qualified Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Specialist to serve as the Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) and Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) at designated government facility locations. The OSH Specialist coordinates and submits accident reports, distributes and posts program marketing materials, conducts and reports periodic general safety inspections, conducts respirator fit testing, coordinates scheduling and reporting for annual medical physicals and hearing tests, implements hazard communications programs, and monitors environmental compliance. The OSH Specialist advises personnel on mishap and hazard reporting procedures and collects environmental compliance data related to energy conservation, hazardous waste disposal, and lead abatement activities.

Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities in occupational safety and health
  • Experience inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards, and identifying potential new hazards
  • Experience designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or systems to control or eliminate hazards
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards and the ability to apply safety and occupational health regulations to resolve technical matters
  • Experience analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards
  • Ability to train workers, supervisors, and managers on safety or occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures
  • Experience implementing hazard communications programs and managing proper storage, marking, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials
  • All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance.


Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Experience coordinating lead abatement activities at firearms qualification ranges and bullet traps
  • Familiarity with federal environmental and safety compliance requirements
  • Experience collecting and reporting environmental compliance data for energy conservation efforts and hazardous waste disposal


Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating proficiency in occupational safety and health


Preferred Education
  • Master's degree or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. in safety, occupational health, or a related field
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
Qualifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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