Environmental/Health Manager II

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC seeks a professional to support the Hazardous Materials/Environmental Compliance Manager in developing and implementing the Hazardous Materials Program. You will oversee regulatory compliance for hazardous waste and transportation and provide training and guidance to generators.

Responsibilities include waste pickups, data management, and liaison with contractors to ensure safe handling and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience.
• Experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations (RCRA, SCHWMR, TSCA, CWA, CAA, DOT).

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and technical assistance to generators of hazardous waste.
• Train and certify in Hazardous Materials Transportation under DOT/ICAO/IATA.
• Manage daily hazardous and bio-hazardous waste pickups and data entry in the waste database.
• Interact with contractors and suppliers to facilitate operations.
• Maintain facility areas and equipment related to hazardous waste management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous waste management

Emergency response

Training delivery

Consultation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural/physical sciences or related field

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Hazardous waste database

RCRA/SCHWMR regulations

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the Hazardous Materials/Environmental Compliance Manager with the development and implementation of the Hazardous Materials Program to include Biological and Hazardous Waste Hazardous Materials Transportation Provides regulatory oversight to ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations pertaining to hazardous material wastes. Other Duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 30% - Under limited or no supervision provides consultations and technical assistance to generators of hazardous waste to include proper container and PPE selection, emergency response, spill decontamination, safe storage and segregation techniques, accurate hazardous waste determinations and training in hazardous waste management for generators to assure compliance with federal, state and local hazardous waste regulations to include but not limited to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), South Caroline Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (SCHWMR), Toxic Substance and Control Act (TSCA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Department o Transportation (DOT).
• 20% - Under limited to no supervision provides consultations, technical assistance, training and certification in Hazardous Materials Transportation to ensure compliance with The Department of Transportation Regulation (DOT) 49CFR, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• 10% - Maintains proficiency and current training in Hazardous Waste Incident Response, DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Regulations, Hazardous Waste Management training and all other trainings as required by the training plan for the Hazardous Materials Program.Stays current with all regulatory changes affecting hazardous and biological waste management as well as hazardous materials transportation,.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.
• 35% - Under Limited or no supervision assists with the daily activities to include hazardous and bio-hazardous waste pickups from over 600 satellite accumulation areas, data entered into the hazardous waste database containing all chemical wastes generated and disposed of by Clemson University facilities to result in accurate information and report generation, maintenance of the Hazardous Waste Management Central Accumulation Area Facilities (HWM-CAA), equipment and vehicles including weekly written inspections of the HWM-CAA as well as other locations throughout the state and interacting with contractors and suppliers of services to facilitate all business activities.

JOB CODE

JOB CODE: JB50

EMPLOYEE TYPE

EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 10%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 15%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: 20%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 20%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 10%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 20%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 10%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 20%
• Walk or move about: 20%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 20%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 20%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 50%
• Chemical hazards: 50%
• Wet and/or humid: 25%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 10%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 25%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 50000.00 - 56374.96 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 28, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.