Environmental Health Manager II (OSHA Administration)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) in South Carolina seeks a professional to research, investigate, and interpret OSHA Health Standards and variances. The role provides technical assistance to internal teams as well as employers and employees in the public and private sectors.

The position involves managing the OSHA Enforcement sampling program, coordinating equipment inventory, and assisting with variance hearings and written orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in environmental health programs or radiological health acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or related field may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate and interpret OSHA Health Standards and health variances.
• Provide technical assistance on OSHA Health Standards to internal stakeholders and to employers and employees.
• Manage OSHA Enforcement sampling program, including packing/shipping samples and reviewing billing for accuracy.
• Assist with OSHA equipment inventory, coordinating repair and purchasing of safety/health equipment.
• Research and recommend health standards for adoption.
• Evaluate variance requests for health standards and assist with hearings and orders.
• Prepare reports, write orders, and assist with hearings.

Skills

OSHA Health Standards

Environmental health

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in sciences or public health

Job description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will research, investigate and provide interpretations on OSHA Health Standards and Health Variances.
• You will provide technical assistance on OSHA Health Standards to internal stakeholders, as well as, public and private sector employers and employees.
• You will manage the sampling program for OSHA Enforcement to include packing and shipping of samples and reviewing billing for accuracy.
• You will be responsible for assisting with the OSHA equipment inventory, including coordinating the repair of existing equipment and purchasing of new safety and health equipment.
• You will research and recommend health standards for adoption.
• You will research, evaluate, and provide opinions on variance requests for health standards from employers and assist with variance hearings and writing orders.
• You will perform a variety of other duties including, but not limited to, preparing reports, writing orders, and assisting with hearings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of the OSHA Training Program or two (2) years’ experience in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Twelve (12) semester hours in chemistry.
• Three (3) years’ experience in industrial hygiene programs.
• Extensive knowledge of the interpretive application of State OSHA standards and regulations promulgated in the OSHA Act of 1970.
• Ability to make decisions and interpret State rules and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate standards on a statewide basis in researching proposed variances.
• Ability to develop well-founded recommendations.
• Ability to prepare concise written documentation of field research conclusions.