Environmental Health Manager I (OSHA Outreach and Education)

The Environmental Health Manager I position at the South Carolina Department of Labor focuses on workplace safety and compliance with health regulations. Responsibilities include conducting health consultations at various sites, submitting detailed reports, monitoring corrective actions, and promoting outreach training programs. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying hazards and offers opportunities for professional growth. A valid driver's license is required, and the position is full-time based in South Carolina.
About the position

The Environmental Health Manager I position at the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is a full-time role focused on ensuring workplace safety and compliance with health regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the agency's mission of making South Carolina a safe place to work and live. As an Environmental Health Manager, you will be responsible for conducting scheduled health consultation visits at various general industry and construction sites. Your primary goal will be to detect potential hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to enhance workplace safety. In addition to site visits, you will be tasked with submitting detailed written consultation reports that document any alleged hazards found during inspections. These reports will also include formulated recommendations for corrective actions that must be completed within specified time frames. You will play a crucial role in monitoring these corrective action dates, closing consultation files, and submitting weekly paperwork related to your consultation activities. Furthermore, you will prepare additional reports as required by the agency. A significant aspect of this role involves promoting and assisting with Outreach and Education training classes and programs aimed at reducing industrial accidents. You will also provide training to other OSHA employees as requested, enhancing their knowledge and skills in workplace safety. Additionally, you may participate as a team member in Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) onsite audits and represent the agency in panel discussions for various safety and health professional organizations. This position not only offers a chance to make a difference in workplace safety but also provides opportunities for professional growth and development within the agency.

Responsibilities
• Conduct scheduled health consultation visits at general industry and/or construction sites to detect hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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• Submit written consultation reports documenting alleged hazards and formulating recommendations for corrective action to be completed within set time frames.
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• Monitor corrective action dates, close consultation files, and submit weekly paperwork related to consultation activities.
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• Prepare other reports as required.
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• Promote and assist with Outreach and Education training classes and programs aimed at reducing industrial accidents.
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• Provide training to other OSHA employees as requested.
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• Participate as a team member on Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) onsite audits.
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• Serve as a representative on panel discussions for various safety and health professional organizations.

Requirements
• Must have a valid driver's license and a 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
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• 1 year of relevant experience in environmental health or safety management.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and children
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Long term disability insurance
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• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
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• 15 days sick leave per year
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• 13 paid holidays
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• Paid Parental Leave
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• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs