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Chesapeake, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jun 2026

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Safety Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Occupational Safety and Health, Problem Solving, Safety Standards

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

SAFETY ASSISTANT III

Seize your opportunity to a make a personal impact as a Safety Assistant II supporting installation and modernization of US Navy, Cost Guard and Military Sealift Command platforms. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career

At GDIT people are out differentiator. As a Safety Assistant II you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on on Safety Assistant III joining our team to engaging with the work force, provide training and re-enforcement of sound safety practices.


HOW A SAFETY ASSISTANT III WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with all relevant local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.

  • Conduct surveillance at jobsites. Provide feedback to workers, installation leadership and the safety team identifying good behaviors, areas of improvement and corrective actions as necessary.

  • Provide training to workforce on GDIT, local, state, federal and relevant NAVSEA policies and procedures unique to each installation.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain access toa variety f private shipyards and government installations in support of installation activities.

  • Assist the waterfront workforce and team leaders in aspects of environmental compliance such as tracking usage and emissions of a variety of hazardous substances.

  • Exercise the ability to operate independently and provide inputs for process improvement to better protect the workforce and enhance GDIT's ability to meet customer expectations.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your safety expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Safety Assistant III must have:

  • Education: AS/AA degree or equivalent experience

  • Experience: 3+ years of related experience

  • Technical skills: Microsoft office familiarity

  • Required skills and abilities: Good communication, time management, knowledge of OSHA standards, local Occupational Safety and Health Standards and environmental regulations

  • US citizenship required

  • Role requirements: Location is customer site

GIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $26.83 - $33.35. 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

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