OSHA Environmental Health Officer; Enforcement

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

• You will attend and complete all modules of the SC OSHA Training Course and the basic course development class at the OSHA Training Institute.
• You must learn and demonstrate hazard identification and recognize industry standards as methods of remediation for workplace hazards, participate in mock scenarios, and demonstrate knowledge of the inspection process.
• With guidance, you will conduct programmed and un-programmed inspections of facilities and/or construction sites to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• You will prepare and submit written inspection reports of violations and recommendations of citations, penalties, and abatements.
• You will evaluate safety and health programs for adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.
• You will collect and evaluate data, complete and submit weekly logs, and complete other required reports and paperwork.

• A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

• A bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry and some experience with Occupational Safety and Health programs.
• Any special certifications in the fields of industrial safety and/or health, their processes or equipment would be an added benefit.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Must be flexible with a changing work schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to use computer technology to make presentations.

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Extensive travel with frequent overnight stays.
• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• Ascend/descent ladders and stairs.
• Stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with various terrain.
• Ability to determine and identify hazards in the work environment.
• May be required to pass a medical clearance and fit test for respirator use.

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs