EHS Risk & Compliance Specialist

University of North Carolina Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Pembroke seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Professional to lead campus safety and regulatory compliance programs. The role involves identifying hazards, conducting inspections, and supporting emergency planning across facilities, labs and residences.

The position reports to the EHS Director and requires a bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological or environmental science, with experience in safety management and training.

Qualifications

• Promotes Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) within all UNCP facilities.
• Represents management in OH&S matters and conducts annual inspections.
• Prepares guidelines to help develop safety plans for buildings and evaluates emergency plans.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret federal, state, and local safety regulations; assist university community with applications.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and policies; correct unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate safety training for campus personnel, supervise accident investigations, and maintain OSHA records.
• Prepare monthly Safety Performance Reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with emergency planning and risk analysis across facilities including labs and residential life safety.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical/biological/environmental science

Job description

University of North Carolina Pembroke seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Professional to lead campus safety and regulatory compliance programs. The role involves identifying hazards, conducting inspections, and supporting emergency planning across facilities, labs and residences.

The position reports to the EHS Director and requires a bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological or environmental science, with experience in safety management and training.