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title: Site Safety & Health Officer at Sheakleystaffing
description: Sheakleystaffing is hiring for the Site Safety & Health Officer role in Lexington,
  KY. Pays $54–$58 per hour. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | sheakleystaffing.com |
| **Location** | Lexington, KY |
| **Salary** | $54/hr - $58/hr |
| **Type** | Contractor |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

## Job Title: Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

**Location:** Lexington, KY  
**Start Date:** ASAP  
**Employment Type:** 1099 Contractor  
**Duration:** 2-Year Project Assignment

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## Compensation

💲 **Rate:** $54 to $58 per hour  
🚫 **Per Diem:** Not available (Local candidates strongly preferred)  
💸 **Pay Frequency:** Weekly

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## Schedule

🕒 **Hours:** Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week  
📅 **Additional Work:** Occasional overtime as project demands

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## Project Overview

This role provides full-time on-site safety leadership for a federal new-build construction project at the USDA Forage-Animal Production Research Unit in Lexington, KY. The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) will partner closely with project management, field supervision, and federal stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with EM 385-1-1 standards, proactive hazard mitigation, and continuous safety performance improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

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## Scope of Work

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive site safety oversight in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and federal project requirements  
• Conduct daily, documented safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments  
• Lead new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific safety training  
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and enforce corrective actions when necessary  
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, implementing preventive measures  
• Maintain accurate digital and written safety documentation and reports  
• Coordinate closely with project leadership, contractors, and federal inspectors  
• Promote a strong, visible, and accountable safety culture on site

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## Required Qualifications

• EM 385-1-1 Certification (Mandatory)  
• Minimum 10 years of relevant construction safety experience  
• Proven experience working on federal or government-regulated projects  
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, USACE, and federal safety standards  
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and compliance-focused  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to confidently lead safety meetings and corrective action processes  
• Professional, reliable, and capable of managing long-term project assignments

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## Experience and Credentials

Candidates must meet **one** of the following qualification paths:

**Option 1**  
• EM 385-1-1 (Mandatory)  
• 10+ Years Relevant Experience  
• BCSP Certification (STSC, CHST, CSP, or Equivalent)

**Option 2**  
• EM 385-1-1 (Mandatory)  
• 10+ Years Relevant Experience  
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety or Related Field

**Option 3**  
• EM 385-1-1 (Mandatory)  
• 10+ Years Relevant Experience  
• OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer

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## Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)  
• Experience with digital safety management and reporting platforms  
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping capabilities  
• Ability to utilize mobile and cloud-based compliance systems

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## Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
## Skills

- Construction
- Cloud Computing
- Safety Meetings/Toolbox Talks
- US Army Corps of Engineers (Usace) Standards
- Microsoft Excel
- Safety Inspection
- Safety Training
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa)
- Attention to Detail
- Recordkeeping
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organizational Skills
- OSHA 500 Certification
- Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Site Safety
- Safety Culture
- Detail Oriented

## How to Apply

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