Current Openings

The Mississippi Chapter will post current job openings for ASSP members who are seeking employment. If you wish to have a job posted here, send it to Tim Hermes at secretary@ms.assp.org.

Local Job Posting Announcement

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Safety Coordinator

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Mississippi, one of the nation’s premier commercial construction associations, has a rewarding and industry-leading career opportunity in Jackson, MS for the position for Safety Director. The Safety Director will lead the safety and risk management initiatives for the Association, and serve as the primary safety resource between ABC and Member companies who are responsible for over hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial construction projects in Mississippi and throughout the country every year.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the strategic and operational delivery of ABC safety services to members including jobsite visits, training and OSHA alliance management and representation.

• Develop and administer marketing plan to promote ABC Mississippi safety services.

• Assist members companies in their safety initiatives, questions and concerns.

• Continue to promote and enhance existing successful programs such as Safety Shield, Safey Tech Program, STEP awards, chapter safety awards, Safety Resource library and the Safety Luncheon.

• Key conduit and support of relationships between ABC and OSHA and other public entities on safety issues that impact members and the commercial construction industry, serving as an advocate to represent the best interests of the Association and its member companies.

• Leads and facilitates member participation in the Safety Committee and identifies ways to transfer knowledge and industry best practices to ABC member companies.

• Analyzes safety metrics to develop Association safety and risk management initiatives and training for member companies.

• Supports increased member company participation in national ABC safety initiatives and annual award programs.

• Serve on various boards and committees to further promote ABC’s region’s safety reputation.

• Champions and models new, proactive safety and risk management thinking when interacting with members and industry at-large.

• Establish and continually review safety goals, philosophy, programs and policies. Revise and develop new policies and procedures as required.

• Coordinate and administer OSHA 10 and 30 hour, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Trenching, Haz Com GHS, Aerial and Forklift Train the Trainer Courses and any additional relevant training.

• Oversee online safety course program • Develop and implement a safety audit program, including fee schedule

• Design parameters, including fees, for customized safety services for members and non-members

Qualifications

• College degree (preferably in Safety Management, Occupational Safety or HSE) OR equivalent work experience.

• 10-15 years of progressive safety experience in commercial construction industry and innovative safety program development.

• Certified Safety Professional certification preferred.

• Expertise in OSHA Standards for Construction, as well as other pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Expert knowledge of industry best practices, including OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH, NEC, NFPA and related organizations

• Knowledge of Mississippi Workers Compensation Laws

• Exceptional interpersonal and writing skills with requisite knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

HOW TO APPLY

ABC Mississippi is the construction association representing commercial contractors throughout Mississippi. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit resume with salary expectation to lee@abcmississippi.org. No phone calls and/or telephone or email inquiries. Only qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.