Occupational Safety and Health Manager

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking an experienced occupational safety and health (OSH) manager to provide full-time support to a broad range of projects and programs in support of military defense facilities and operations. Managed activities include – but are not limited to – energetics and explosives research, development, testing, manufacturing, and decontamination; industrial facility renovation, demolition, and construction; building systems design, installation, and troubleshooting; grounds maintenance, including snow removal; transportation; and heavy equipment operation.

The position will be fulltime onsite at ERG’s office in Indian Head, MD. Indian Head is located approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Description

• Review and ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal occupational safety and health standards, regulations, and requirements on a broad range of projects and programs
• Manage, coordinate, and track employee occupational health requirements, including pre-employment and job-specific physical examinations, respiratory medical evaluations, respirator fit testing, drug testing, and other medical surveillance requirements
• Prepare and/or review standard operating procedures
• Perform and fully document walkthroughs and OSH inspections of industrial and manufacturing areas, storage facilities, test ranges, laboratories, construction sites, and administrative spaces
• Perform follow-up inspections to close out recommendations, specifically on hazard abatement deficiencies in accordance with 29 CFR 1960
• Track the status of open actions using databases, spreadsheets, SharePoint lists, or Power Platform solutions
• Routinely interact with program managers, federal government clients, and a variety of stakeholders
• Serve as a competent person and review, update, and present training on a variety of OSH topics
• Manage and fully document mishap and incident investigations

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Direct experience interpreting and applying local, state, and federal OSH standards, regulations, and requirements, including EM385 1-1 and other DoD requirements
• 8+ years of progressive experience in OSH, industrial safety, construction safety, or related discipline
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and safety practices related to lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection, aerial lifts and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and respiratory protection programs
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating safety management systems and programs to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce workplace hazards
• Demonstrated ability to identify safety risks, recommend mitigation measures, and communicate findings and recommendations
• Experience leading safety training, promoting employee engagement, and fostering a proactive safety culture
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory personnel
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential
• Experience supporting DoD/federal sites, military installations, or other government facilities

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293.

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.