Safety Assistant II

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chesapeake, VA

4d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Assistant II supports installation and modernization of U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command platforms. The role engages with the workforce and provides training and reinforcement of sound safety practices. It is based at a customer site in Chesapeake, Virginia, with 10–25% travel required. The position monitors workplace conditions for compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations; conducts jobsite surveillance and provides feedback to workers, installation leadership, and the safety team; and delivers training on GDIT, government, and applicable NAVSEA policies and procedures. The Safety Assistant also supports environmental compliance, including tracking use and emissions of hazardous substances, and works independently to suggest process improvements.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience.
Associate of Arts or Associate of Science 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 required.
Must be able 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 jobsite surveillance and provide feedback on good safety behaviors, improvement areas, and corrective actions to workers, installation leadership, and the safety team.
Train the workforce on GDIT, local, state, federal, and applicable NAVSEA policies and procedures specific to each installation.
Obtain and maintain access to private shipyards and government installations in support of installation activities.
Assist the waterfront workforce and team leaders with environmental compliance, including tracking usage and emissions of hazardous substances.
Work independently and provide input for process improvements to protect the workforce and meet customer expectations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) plan with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plan options.
Flexible work weeks where possible.
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, 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 are provided or available.
Career growth tools and internal mobility support.