Job Description
Job Description ASRC Federal Field Services, a Subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently seeking an Associate Safety Specialist at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center, located on Plum Island, NY. (1.5 nautical miles off North Fork of Long Island 6 nautical miles off coast of Old Saybrook, CT). Marine transportation furnished by Government provided ferry.
Summary: Assist and support all aspects of operational and occupational safety functions at a research facility, interacting with both operational support staff and scientific researchers. Participate in developing and implementing a comprehensive facilities safety program undertaking indicated and necessary adjustments to procedure and resources to ensure improvements in service delivery. Serve as the staff specialist in safety by developing and carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures.
Roles/Responsibilities: - Accountable for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees and contractors, and for promoting a safe work environment.
- Responds to employee inquiries, concerns on safety, and informs supervisor of his response.
- Assists in the investigation of incidents, as necessary.
- Ability to conduct inspections, safety observations, job safety analysis, and risk assessments alone or in groups.
- Participate with teams to develop mitigation activities and corrective actions for recognized hazardous conditions.
- Support safety education/teaching in various environments, while assuring safe operating procedures are implemented and followed to ensure the safety and health of employees.
- Manage the data entry of completed inspections and submit findings to respective departments for corrective actions to be taken. Follow-up with owners to ensure corrective actions have been taken.
- Update content and materials on safety and health communication sites built in SharePoint Platform.
- Assist with maintenance of PPE program including audits of inventory, distribution, and training on PPE.
- Assist with chemical management program including audits of materials and safety data sheets.
- Continues personal education through safety related conferences and OSHA training.
ASRC Federal Field Services, a Subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently seeking an Associate Safety Specialist at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center, located on Plum Island, NY. (1.5 nautical miles off North Fork of Long Island 6 nautical miles off coast of Old Saybrook, CT). Marine transportation furnished by Government provided ferry.
Summary: Assist and support all aspects of operational and occupational safety functions at a research facility, interacting with both operational support staff and scientific researchers. Participate in developing and implementing a comprehensive facilities safety program undertaking indicated and necessary adjustments to procedure and resources to ensure improvements in service delivery. Serve as the staff specialist in safety by developing and carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures.
Roles/Responsibilities: - Accountable for personal safety, the safety of fellow employees and contractors, and for promoting a safe work environment.
- Responds to employee inquiries, concerns on safety, and informs supervisor of his response.
- Assists in the investigation of incidents, as necessary.
- Ability to conduct inspections, safety observations, job safety analysis, and risk assessments alone or in groups.
- Participate with teams to develop mitigation activities and corrective actions for recognized hazardous conditions.
- Support safety education/teaching in various environments, while assuring safe operating procedures are implemented and followed to ensure the safety and health of employees.
- Manage the data entry of completed inspections and submit findings to respective departments for corrective actions to be taken. Follow-up with owners to ensure corrective actions have been taken.
- Update content and materials on safety and health communication sites built in SharePoint Platform.
- Assist with maintenance of PPE program including audits of inventory, distribution, and training on PPE.
- Assist with chemical management program including audits of materials and safety data sheets.
- Continues personal education through safety related conferences and OSHA training.
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; 0-2 years of related experience. Education may be used in lieu of experience. Ability to perform inspections of areas to include confined spaces, rooftops, construction, and excavation sites. Proficient at applications within Microsoft Office 365. Experience with SharePoint Communication Sites. Ability to maintain security clearance, possess a valid driver license and must undergo required examination and vaccination. As a condition for employment, all personnel entering the BSL-3 biocontainment facilities at Plum Island shall not be in contact with specific susceptible animals and their premises off Plum Island for a period of five (5) days after leaving biocontainment. Currently, restricted species are cattle, sheep, goats, deer, other ruminants, and swine. Contact with horses, birds (agricultural and pet birds) and rabbits are normally permitted, but restrictions may be placed on staff working with or near contagious agents affecting these species. Restricted livestock or other restricted animals may not be housed on the premises where the employee lives and where the quarantine cannot be enforced.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position is offering a pay range of $71,000-$78,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
EEO Statement ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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