OCONUS Safety Professional

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Construction Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) will provide OBO with professional expertise, advice, and guidance relating specifically to construction project site safety and health issues. This includes all phases of building construction operations, including site development, excavation, foundation, superstructure, exterior walls, mechanical systems, electrical, and interior finish work. CSHO ensures contractor and sub-contractor compliance with governing OBO construction safety regulations. As CSHO, the incumbent is responsible for assuring contractor compliance with U.S. Department of State and local host country construction safety and health rules and regulations at the project site.

Inspecting, assessing, and reporting on construction contractor safety programs at the project site to ensure OBO safety and health requirements are being properly implemented.
• Providing advice and direction to OBO/Project Director, developing, implementing, and managing the Injury/Illness Prevention Program
• Directing and coordinating the participation of OBO, the General Contractor and Post within that program, and creating/modifying safety policies.
• Conducting regular safety inspection of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards and regulations; reporting findings to management and recommending changes to establish safe work conditions.
• Overseeing and monitoring contractor compliance with safety and health provisions of the construction contract, through daily on-site inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of the contractor's safety program to comply with OBO requirements.
• Ensuring that qualified, competent persons have been designated at the project site to conduct scheduled sanitation and health inspections of food service, mess facilities, toilets, washrooms, and change areas.
• Applying procedures and guidelines to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment, and machine operations that may lead to injury of persons and/or damage to property. Providing advice to avoid construction accidents.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of emergency evacuation plans in case of fire or other emergencies. Ensuring that OBO and contractor plans are tested and evaluated to ensure effectiveness.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; maintaining proper documentation to conform to OSHA record-keeping requirements.
• Investigates serious accidents and/or incidents of injury or property damage at worksites to ascertain cause and need for corrective action, developing and implementing measures and strategies to prevent their recurrence.

• Engineering, architecture, or construction management degree from an accredited university in the United States.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience required on construction projects of similar scope and dollar value.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree. Overseas experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineering registration is preferred.
• Must have an active Secret clearance before deploying.
• Knowledge of International Codes required.
• Knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, i.e. EM 385-1-1, OSHA, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required.