Environmental Health Manager ; OSHA Outreach and Education

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.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct scheduled health consultation visits at general industry and/or construction sites to detect hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• You will submit written consultation reports, documenting alleged hazards, and formulating recommendations for corrective action to be completed within set time frames.
• You will monitor corrective action dates, close consultation files, submit weekly paperwork related to consultation activities, and prepare other reports as required.
• You will promote and assist with Outreach and Education training classes and programs that seek to reduce industrial accidents and provide training to other OSHA employees as requested.
• You may participate as a team member on Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) onsite audits and serve as a representative on panel discussions for various safety and health professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and twelve (12) semester hours in chemistry.
• Three (3) years’ experience in industrial hygiene programs.
• Successful completion of the OSHA Training Program plus one (1) year of experience in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial processes and equipment in a variety of light and heavy industries.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene testing techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable State health standards and safety and health hazards.
• Ability to work with computers, systems, and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to make decisions and interpret State rules and regulations.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• Required weekly travel with possible overnight stays.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• Must be physically able to navigate an industrial worksite.
• May be required to pass a medical clearance and fit test for respirator use.
• May be required to wear a respirator.

Benefits Offered

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