Dewberry is currently seeking a Safety Intern in our Fairfax, VA office to assist the Director of Safety with a variety of projects to drive continuous improvement through all facets of Dewberry's Health and Safety Program. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to learn alongside experienced safety professionals.



Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,300 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in development and production of safety training videos
2. Conduct office safety evaluations in the Mid-Atlantic Region
3. Develop safety toolbox talks, Activity Hazard Analyses, and other project-related documentation
4. Office/field visits in the Mid-Atlantic region
5. Manage safety initiatives including telematics and employee personal protective equipment programs

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a safety-related field
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in a team environment
• Self-driven and proactive in accomplishing tasks
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Advanced written communication skills, being able to transform highly technical information into meaningful content for internal audiences
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Displays a willingness to learn and develop in a team environment
• Ability to travel

In accordance with applicable Executive Order 14042 and related requirements, all prospective hires for this position , performing work for the federal government, will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption to this vaccination requirement. Such proof of vaccination, or written request for exemption, will be required, following receipt of written offer.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

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

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.