QEHS Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Safety

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Audits Compliance, Ensure Compliance, ISO 9000

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Safety Manager

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Safety Manager supporting the Defense Professional Services (DPS) Sector. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Safety Manager you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Safety Manager joining our team to establish guidelines, guidance, and policy for the Defense Professional Services (DPS) Sector. 

As part of DPS business portfolio, GDIT performs the modernization, repair, refurbishment, and upgrades to USS ships which involves numerous Quality and Safety professionals to support this effort.  The person selected must have an excellent understanding of shipboard safety requirements and associated hazards.   The following items are tasking that the QEHS manager would manage or perform.   

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to ensure that all QEHS products and services meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Supervise assigned QEHS staff and continue to promote team cooperation.
• Administers problem management process including monitoring and reporting problems as well as problem resolution.
• Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Develops and administers QEHS policies and programs and presents requirements in different ways to enhance participation and understanding.
• Oversees the development and conducting of QEHS related training.
• Work closely with customers, managers, and technical staff to assure adherence to QEHS standards.
• Understands and interprets ISO 9000, 14001, and OSHAS 18001 as they relate to safety and environmental requirements.
• Work with GDIT QEHS staff to develop responses to OSHA and other regulatory agency issues.
• Interface with the QEHS Council and GDIT QEHS Leaders
• Formulate and implement programs to improve the Culture of QEHS within the Business Areas
• Develop meaningful metrics to evaluate QEHS improvements.
• Prepare and present periodic briefs of QEHS issues for the QEHS Council
• Encourage communication within the Business Area groups.
• Oversee preparation for internal and external audits and resolution of audit issues.
• Resolve any QEHS issues on the waterfront.
• Prepare and Present QMSRB briefs.
• Manages and conducts QEHS Compliance Audits on active projects.
• Participates in special projects as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related field or 8 years of QEHS related experience
• Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience with BA/BS or 13 years of related experience.
• Required Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of ISO Standards, OSHA Requirements and NAVSEA Standard Items
• Security Clearance Level: SECRET
• Location:  On Chesapeake, VA, GDIT Site
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chesapeake

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.