Safety Officer - Humanitarian Response

Summary: The Workforce Group, a LEMOINE company, is seeking an
experienced Safety Officer to support emergency operations under the Office of
Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response (OHSEPR). The Safety Officer
serves as the lead authority on operational safety and risk management within
the Incident Command System (ICS) structure when activated. This position
monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander (IC) or Unified
Command on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and
safety of incident personnel. The role requires strong situational awareness,
crisis response capability, and the ability to enforce safety protocols in
dynamic, high -stress environments while maintaining a trauma -informed approach.

These emergency response centers function 24/7 with
shifts lasting up to 12 hours, necessitating flexible scheduling and extended
hours to meet operational demands.

Location: Varies by Deployment (Emergency
Response Center or Designated Site)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Safety Officer within the Incident
  Command System (ICS) structure during activations, advising the Incident
  Commander (IC) or Unified Command on all operational safety matters.
  
• Identify hazardous situations, evaluate risks,
  and implement corrective actions to protect incident personnel and others.
  
• Develop, implement, and update safety components
  of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) as required.
  
• Conduct regular facility safety inspections,
  including fire exits, alarm systems, emergency lighting, and first aid supplies
  to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable safety standards.
  
• Respond promptly to incidents, disturbances, or
  emergencies using de -escalation techniques and established emergency response
  protocols.
  
• Document and report safety incidents, corrective
  actions, inspections, and compliance findings in accordance with organizational
  and regulatory requirements.
  
• Support entry/exit control procedures and
  monitor security equipment including cameras, locks, and alarm systems.
  
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, emergency
  responders, and community partners to ensure a secure and compliant operational
  environment.
  
• Provide safety briefings and training to staff
  and others, including fire drills and emergency preparedness procedures.
  
• Participate in after -action reviews and
  continuous safety improvement planning.
  
• Perform other job -related duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum of three (3) years of
professional experience in safety management, emergency response, disaster
operations, occupational health and safety, or a related field is required.

• Experience serving in a Safety Officer role
  within an Incident Command System (ICS) structure is strongly preferred.
  
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, emergency response
  protocols, hazard identification, and risk mitigation practices.
  
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, exercise
  sound judgment, and make timely decisions during emergencies or high -stress
  situations.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  with the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse and
  vulnerable populations.
  
• Experience working in shelter environments,
  congregate care settings, or federally coordinated emergency operations is
  preferred.
  
• Familiarity with trauma -informed care principles
  is strongly preferred.
  
• Basic computer proficiency in incident
  documentation and reporting.
  
• Ability to work extended hours, including
  evenings, weekends, holidays, and rapid deployment scenarios.
  
• Completion of required FEMA ICS (Incident
  Command System) training is mandatory prior to deployment.
  

ABOUT US

The Workforce Group, a LEMOINE company, is a Great Place
to Work® Certified company.   We are a team of dedicated professionals
that pull together to meet the needs of communities partnering with federal,
state, and local governments.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color,
sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.