High-Risk Training Safety Officer (HRTSO)

Type: Full Time

Location: Gulfport, MS

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Favorable Tier 3 Background Investigation

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The High-Risk Training Safety Officer (HRTSO) must provide professional and technical support for High-Risk Training Safety Programs as directed by Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Gulfport leadership in response to higher authority (e.g., Naval Education & Training Command (NETC) and CENSECFOR HQ) policy and guidance. The High-Risk Training Safety Officer program support must meet the required degree of responsiveness essential to ensure safe delivery of the high-risk Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) course of instruction. Government personnel may work closely with the HRTSO to determine work priorities, technical accuracy, and to provide guidance. CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport and CENSECFOR Training Safety Officer will provide the HRTSO management and administrative information necessary for the performance required of this position. The HRTSO typically assists the CENSECFOR Detachment Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Assistant Officer-in-Charge (AOIC) and Training Officer. The primary location of work performed under this task order shall be at CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport, MS.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The High-Risk Training Safety Officer works closely with major training programs throughout CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport, interfacing and maintaining a continuous dialogue to coordinate and ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures and applications staying abreast of new developments in the area of safety in the education and training environments.
• Employs safety skills, knowledge and experience to determine and take corrective measures necessary to attain a higher degree of safety at CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport.
• Provides advice on safety deficiencies discovered after comprehensive analysis.
• Performs as a technical expert on safety-related matters, advising top management, course managers and instructors on principles and techniques of safety and occupational health management in the prevention of mishaps in course of instruction, training equipment and structures used in instruction.
• Establishes liaison with Industrial Hygienist personnel to ensure timely and adequate surveys are conducted to identify potential hazards in the workplace and that controls and measures are in place to maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Maintains liaison with higher headquarters and Naval Construction Base Gulfport Safety Managers tasked with providing support to CENSCEFOR Detachment Gulfport in developing and providing a comprehensive NAVOSH Safety Program. Ensures timely updates are made to the program incorporating the latest developments in safety procedures by reviewing technical publications and conducting independent research.
• Ensures supervisors provide indoctrination training to newly arriving personnel.
• Formulates techniques for determining the effectiveness of safety efforts on a continuing basis. Develops an evaluation program and objective criteria to measure the degree of safety compliance at CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport.
• Interprets safety standards and regulations as they apply to the education and training environment.
• Assists in the investigation of mishaps, maintains records, and evaluates data to detect trends and patterns. Analyzes accident/mishap reports and performs job analysis to control and minimize hazardous conditions. Compiles and analyzes statistical data and prepares charts, tables and reports. Discovers trends, identifies accident/mishap causes, and locates hazards and potential hazards. Develops and implements remedial measures.
• Exercises authority to stop any operation where there is imminent danger to facilities, property, personnel, and the environment.
• Develops and implements training aimed at mishap prevention, and comprehensive mishap prevention measures applicable to CENSECFOR domain personnel, students, guests, and visitors.
• Performs inspections and conducts surveys on all aspects of the facilities, equipment, and operations for which CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport has responsibility, and documents results in ESAMS inspection module database. Identifies hazards and undesirable operational conditions and recommends corrective action to increase the effectiveness of safety features, such as mechanical safeguards, work procedures and processes, and personal protective equipment. Resolves serious conflicts between operational requirements and the application of safety and occupational health standards.
• Performs risk assessment of the hazardous processes/conditions identified. Prepares annual review and advises CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport of methods of control or elimination of hazardous processes and conditions, including various available alternative measures. Recommendations include new mishap prevention techniques for modification of accepted safety procedures. Assign priorities of corrective actions. Monitors progress of corrective measures taken.
• Prepares formal written reports of findings and recommendations to management and operating officials.
• Performs duties as a Training Safety Subject Matter Expert. In this capacity, conducts on-site training safety evaluations and surveys to determine compliance and effectiveness of safety policies, procedures, and applications. Observes safety applications, identifies problem areas, determines solutions, and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Conducts training safety evaluations of military ranges used by CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport in the delivery of small arms training courses of instruction to ensure that they will support CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport courses of fire as promulgated in the curriculum.
• Conducts risk analysis on the safety aspects of major training programs to analyze environmental, physical and psychological factors that could result in mishaps unless mitigated.
• Develops and schedules Emergency Action Plan (EAP) drills for the various training areas. Assigns personnel to assist in these drills and provides final reports to OIC, AOIC and Training Officer.
• Ensures that all Emergency Action Plans are reviewed and current annually to ensure all personnel are familiar with any modifications. Maintains master copy of all EAPs.
• Observes risk training evolutions and assesses compliance with approved training procedures, safety precautions, and emergency procedures. Reports observation results and recommendations to the CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport OIC, AOIC and Training Officer.
• Researches and implements procedures for the safe delivery of courses of instruction based on the latest developments in safety by reviewing technical publications and conducting independent research. Develops and revise instructions, rules, and regulations applicable to the CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport training mission that involve the delivery of risk courses and seeks cooperation of management officials to eliminate unsafe conditions and risks.
• Develops, implements, and revises, as is necessary, CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport Range Operation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)applicable to the domain.
• Reviews CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport Core Unique Instructor Training Plans and ensures they are implemented as required.
• Demonstrates skills in hazard recognition, mishap investigation, familiarization with applicable instructions, and all safety controls of CENSECFOR Detachment Gulfport courses to properly evaluate the safety posture of the course(s) and associated training platforms, devices, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• A comprehensive knowledge of policy, organizations, and methodologies utilized.
• Knowledge to evaluate effectiveness of existing programs, revise ongoing programs, and assist in the development and implementation of new training.
• Knowledge of oral communication skills to make clear, concise, effective, oral reports, presentations, and to conduct interviews and investigations.
• Knowledge of computer operations, to include operating systems, software applications and general office automation.
• Strong working knowledge of ESAMS and RMI computer systems.
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems, develop criteria as required, and analyze data.
• Ability to obtain a Favorable Tier 3 Background Investigation

Minimum/General Experience:

• Practical experience may be substituted for formal education on a rate of two years' experience for one-year education.
• At least ten years of direct experience in training and occupational safety program management in support of a Navy or Marine Corps training area.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Safety Management, or other technical area

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

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Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.