Safety Manager (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

RiverTech is looking for a Safety Manager. Work remote when not on travel. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! 

The Safety Manager manages and implements programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses.  Develops accident-prevention and loss-control systems and programs for incorporation into operational policies of organization.  Manages and coordinates safety activities.  Identifies and appraises conditions that could produce accidents and financial losses and evaluations potential extent of injuries resulting from accidents.  Conducts research studies to identify hazards and evaluate loss producing potential of given system, operation or process.  Devises methods to evaluate safety programs and conducts or directs evaluations.  Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.  Administers policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with development of new or modified strategic plans or policies.  Ensures workplace safety is compliant with OSHA standards, DoD directives, and DCSA-specific policies.  DCSA currently has 163 locations, for which the Safety Manager will be required to conduct safety requirements. The manager will cover the central geographic region, that is AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI. Hence required to be a resident in either of these states. 

• Facility Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure all DCSA facilities achieve and maintain compliance with applicable Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) standards.
  • Conduct annual facility safety assessments using a RAC code-based prioritization approach to focus on facilities with the greatest safety risks.
• Mishap and Hazard Management:
  • Investigate, report, and mitigate mishaps (e.g., ground, traffic, and occupational incidents) to prevent recurrence.
  • Track identified hazards from identification to closure, ensuring timely follow-up actions.
• Proactive Risk Reduction:
  • Implement programs to proactively identify and reduce workplace risks, including ergonomic stressors and illness hazards.
  • Conduct ergonomic assessments and job hazard analyses to improve workplace safety.
  • Program Reporting and Documentation: Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable reports ensuring all reports meet established timelines and quality standards.  Reports include:
  • Facility safety assessment reports.
  • Mishap investigation reports.
  • Hazard investigation reports.
  • Ergonomic assessment reports.
  • Monthly summary/status reports.
  • Industrial Hygiene investigation reports.
  • Agency employee safety training reports.
• SOH Program Support/Training:
  • Serve as the expert SOH authority for the region, providing training, consultation, and technical guidance to DCSA personnel.
  • Conduct at least one safety training session per quarter via MS TEAMS to instruct DCSA employees on how to report a mishap, or a hazard using the DCSA Safety module and any other subject with the goal of enhancing awareness and compliance with safety standards. 
• Facility Project Safety Oversight:
  • Attend facility renovation and Military Construction (MILCON) project meetings to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Accompany the Logistics Facility Manager on the “punch walk”.
  • Document safety concerns and provide recommendations to mitigate risks during construction and renovation activities.
• Quality Control and Assurance:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.
  • The QCP shall detail the Contractor’s procedures for the following:
    • Inspection System: A description of the inspection system that will cover all services required by this PWS.  This must specify the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, the frequency of inspections, and the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections.
    • Deficiency Identification: A method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.
    • Corrective and Preventive Actions: A clear process for correcting identified deficiencies and implementing preventive measures to preclude their recurrence. This should include procedures for root cause analysis.
    • Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Alignment: Specific quality control procedures that directly address each of the areas identified in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) of this PWS.
    • Documentation and Records: A description of how QC inspections, corrective actions, and performance metrics will be documented and maintained.  These records shall be made available to the Government upon request.
    • Customer Feedback: A process for receiving, evaluating, and addressing customer feedback and complaints to improve service quality.

• 7-10 years of direct, hands-on industry experience in environmental health and safety or a related field certified in risk management and health/safety management.
• US Citizen.
• Current and valid Driver's License.
• Current SECRET security clearance.
• 75% travel
• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering or related safety field.
• Resides in either of these states: AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI. 
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Desired Certifications: 

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification with Board of Certified Safety Professionals or equivalent credentials.

“This position is contingent upon contract funding. Applicants selected may be offered the job but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”