Safety Assistant II

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chesapeake, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Safety Assistant II to support installation and modernization work on U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command platforms. The role engages with the workforce to provide training and reinforce safe practices. It is based at a customer site in Chesapeake, Virginia, with 10–25% travel and 40 scheduled hours per week. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain access to private shipyards and government installations. The Safety Assistant monitors workplace safety and environmental compliance, conducts jobsite surveillance, and provides feedback to workers, installation leadership, and the safety team. The role also trains workers on applicable GDIT, local, state, federal, and NAVSEA policies and procedures, assists with environmental compliance tracking, and contributes process-improvement ideas. The listed likely hourly rate is $25.50–$34.50; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements. GDIT describes its rewards as including benefits and wellness packages, competitive pay, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Its U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plan options; disability and life-related coverage; and paid leave options, including parental leave. The posting also mentions career-development tools and internal mobility support.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience.
An associate degree or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Good communication and time-management skills.
Knowledge of OSHA standards, local occupational safety and health standards, and environmental regulations.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to private shipyards and government installations.

Responsibilities

Monitor and evaluate the workplace for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
Conduct surveillance at jobsites.
Provide workers, installation leadership, and the safety team with feedback on positive behaviors, improvement areas, and corrective actions.
Train the workforce on GDIT, local, state, federal, and relevant NAVSEA policies and procedures applicable to each installation.
Obtain and maintain access to private shipyards and government installations in support of installation activities.
Assist waterfront workers and team leaders with environmental compliance, including tracking usage and emissions of hazardous substances.
Work independently and provide input on process improvements to protect the workforce and meet customer expectations.

Benefits

Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
Wellness packages
Career-development tool and internal mobility support