Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Prince William County Division of Risk & Wellness Services is seeking motivated problem-solvers that can inspire others to expand the bounds of traditional safety and environmental programming into system-wide innovations and sustainable risk prevention solutions. This full-time position as Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager is ideal for someone that wants to make a difference in their community and enjoys the challenge of a job that is different every day.

This position will work internal to County operations, working with all departments and developing strategic plans to tackle a wide range of environmental, health, and safety compliance initiatives through hands-on field work, interactive training, and project management. This person must be dedicated to providing the highest level of service to direct-reports, County employees, and citizens, in a division where teamwork is an essential function.

• Actively manage and participate in the daily operations of a comprehensive environmental, safety, health and wellness program by establishing risk management and liability reduction procedures; and ensuring department compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
• Supervise staff to include: prioritizing, assigning and scheduling work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintain a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Perform complex technical work related to a wide range of safety and environmental initiatives;
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, training, and guidance on environmental and safety policies and regulations to all County departments and reporting personnel;
• Facilitate and manage compliance audits and inspections, making programming recommendations for department management for high-level control measures;
• Prepare professional reports and documents, and complete regulatory filings and submissions;
• Create and deliver engaging and effective outreach and education programs.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D and 7 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety program management.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the Environmental, Health and Safety field, or closely related,
• 8 or more years professional experience in environmental and/or safety compliance programming.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience supervising employees and/or oversight of cross-functional teams.
• Skills and experience in developing and leading successful Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams;
• Ability to develop strategic programming based on claims and incident data, that also considers the culture and diversity of groups that are served;
• Ability to recognize opportunities for program improvement and efficiencies, and be successful in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong project management experience and a passion and enthusiasm for helping others achieve a safe and healthy workplace;
• Advanced knowledge of safety and/or environmental regulations and best management practices related to compliance and sustainability program management;
• Experience conducting field work related to safety and/or environmental audits and inspections;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with County employees and become a trusted team member;
• Strong presentation and training skills;
• One or more professional certifications related to the position such as CHP, PMP, OHST, PMP. CHMM, REM, REP, ARM, or similar.

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must pass DMV record check.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls,…