Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

The Building People; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator in Tennessee to lead life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across the Tennessee owned-building portfolio. The role includes developing emergency plans, ensuring OSHA compliance, and tracking certifications for staff operating regulated systems.

Responsibilities cover environmental reporting, SDS maintenance, and support for audits related to GSA risk management and OIG reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in commercial or federal facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements (RCRA, EPCRA, UST/AST management).
• Experience developing emergency preparedness and life safety plans.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains basic emergency preparedness and response plans for each owned building, incorporated into each Building Operating Plan (BOP).
• Oversees compliance with OSHA standards, including maintaining occupied spaces at 68F-76F and 20%-60% relative humidity during occupied hours.
• Tracks staff certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment (chillers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, vertical transportation, life safety systems).
• Manages environmental reporting obligations, including hazardous substance control, underground/above-ground storage tank (UST/AST) compliance, and related recordkeeping (e.g., RCRA and EPCRA reporting).
• Supports audits, inspections, and data calls tied to GSA risk management and Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and fuel storage compliance documentation.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental compliance

Emergency preparedness

HSPD-12 clearance

Education

CSP credential

Job description

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

life insurance, paid time off, long term disability, 401(k), retirement plan

Leads life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across the Tennessee owned-building portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains basic emergency preparedness and response plans for each owned building, incorporated into each Building Operating Plan (BOP), due within 30 days of contract start.
• Oversees compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, including maintaining occupied spaces at 68F-76F and 20%-60% relative humidity during occupied hours.
• Tracks staff certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment (chillers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, vertical transportation, life safety systems).
• Manages environmental reporting obligations, including hazardous substance control, underground/above-ground storage tank (UST/AST) compliance, and related recordkeeping (e.g., RCRA and EPCRA reporting).
• Supports audits, inspections, and data calls tied to GSA risk management and Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and fuel storage compliance documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in commercial or federal facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements (RCRA, EPCRA, UST/AST management).
• Experience developing emergency preparedness and life safety plans.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credential.
• Experience with federal environmental reporting (RCRA, EPCRA).

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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