Ho Chunk, Inc

Site Safety and Health Officer

Ho Chunk, Inc$75K — $88K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years supervising safety programs in industry/construction
  • Current OSHA 30-Hour certification
  • At least 8 hours of annual safety training for the past 5 years
  • Experience with federal facility contracts preferable
  • Certifications such as CSP or CHST are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Safety and Health Officer for O&M activities
  • Develop and implement the site Accident Prevention Plan
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards
  • Conduct hazard analyses and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Perform safety inspections and audits of contractor activities
  • Investigate incidents and prepare comprehensive reports
  • Coordinate and conduct safety training and toolbox talks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package
  • Health insurance included
  • Paid time off offered
  • Retirement plan participation
  • Support for professional development
Full Job Description
Summary

Summary

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for overseeing and administering the site safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene functions in support of DHS facility operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. This position ensures full compliance with applicable federal regulations, safety standards, and performance metrics. The selected individual serves as the primary on-site point of contact for the contractor's safety management program and ensures all work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, EM 385-1-1 standards, DHA policies, and approved Accident Prevention Plans

Salary Range, $75,000-88,000/year. Comprehensive federal benefits package available to full-time employees, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan participation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Serve as the designated Level 1 Safety and Health Officer (L1 SSHO) for all O&M activities performed under task order.
• Develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve the site Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and overall safety management program.
• Ensure compliance with TE-11, EM 385-1-1 Variance requirements, OSHA standards, and all applicable federal, state, local, and DHA safety regulations.
• Conduct thorough hazard analyses, identify workplace risks, and develop effective hazard mitigation and control measures.
• Perform regular safety inspections, audits, and assessments of both contractor and subcontractor activities.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare comprehensive reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and remedial instruction as necessary to maintain a safety-first culture.
• Maintain all required safety documentation, certifications, training records, and compliance reporting.
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for all aspects of the contractor's safety management program.

Skills and Qualifications
• Technical Capacity: Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 requirements, and government contract compliance standards. Expertise in conducting hazard analyses and developing mitigation strategies.
• Program Administration: Experience implementing and administering Quality Control Programs specifically for facility operations, maintenance, or construction contracts.
• Compliance Management: Proven ability to manage contractor and subcontractor compliance with rigorous safety and quality requirements.
• Communication & Representation: Excellent skills in delivering safety training and acting as the primary liaison for safety programs with federal agencies and stakeholders.
• Leadership and Direction: Ability to supervise and manage comprehensive safety programs within general industry or construction environments.

Education and Experience
• Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of continuous experience supervising or managing safety programs within general industry, construction, or facility O&M environments.
• Required Training: Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry Safety Training certification/card.
• Continuing Education: Demonstrated completion of at least eight (8) hours of formal safety and health-related training annually for the past five (5) years.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), USACE, or other federal facility contracts.
• Experience working in healthcare, medical treatment facilities, or mission-critical environments 8.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar certification.
• Quality management certifications or training.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may be expected to perform supervisory responsibilities, reporting to the On-Site Lead and Project Manager.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and on-site at DHS facilities. The role requires active movement throughout facility O&M sites to perform inspections and audits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal business hours align with the agency's core hours (e.g., 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time), Monday through Friday. Evening, weekend, or emergency-response work may be required to meet project demands.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required to provide support at government sites, attend meetings, and conduct site assessments. All travel must be pre-approved and will be reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Clearance/License Requirements
• A Public Trust clearance is required for this position.
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License and be insured under the company insurance program.

About Ho Chunk, Inc

The Ho-Chunk, also known as Hooc?gra or Winnebago, are a Siouan-speaking Native American people whose historic territory includes parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. Today, Ho-Chunk people are enrolled in two federally recognized tribes, the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska have an Indian reservation in Nebraska. While related, the two tribes are distinct federally recognized sovereign nations and peoples, each having its own constitutionally formed government and completely separate governing and business interests. Since the late 20th century, both tribal councils have authorized the development of casinos. The Ho-Chunk Nation is working on language restoration and has developed a Hooc?k-language iOS app. Since 1988, it has pursued a claim to the Badger Army Ammunition Plant as traditional territory; the area has since been declared surplus, but the Ho-Chunk have struggled with changes in policy at the Department of the Interior. The department supported the Ho-Chunk claim in 1998, but in 2011 refused to accept the property on their behalf. In 1994, to build on its revenues from casinos, the Winnebago created an economic development corporation; it has been successful and received awards as a model of entrepreneurial small business. With a number of subsidiaries, it employs more than 1400 people. It has also contributed to housing construction on the reservation. Like more than 60% of federally recognized tribes, the Winnebago legalized alcohol sales on the reservation to secure revenues that previously went to the state in taxes.
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