Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Compliance Management International; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Consultant to oversee safety programs across Pennsylvania. The role includes managing onsite professionals, conducting assessments, and developing training materials. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree in a relevant field and have 2+ years of experience. Reliable transportation is required for site visits and occasional travel to Harrisburg.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to pass background checks for corrections roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety onsite professionals and ensure they meet agency needs.
• Conduct assessments and audits per agency policies.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

B.S. in any field with PA L&I BWC AIPP Qualification

Job description

Health and Safety Consultant

Compliance Management International (CMI) is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Consultant to support the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as part of the Office of Administration’s Safety Program. This hybrid position includes telework as an option; however, the candidate must travel to locations not accessible by public transportation and occasional full days in an office environment. Reliable personal transportation is required.

Base Pay Range: $60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Manage two safety onsite professionals; one working with Corrections and based out of Mechanicsburg and the other working with State Police and based in Harrisburg and ensure they are meeting agency needs by effectively leading the team and coaching staff as needed.
• Supervise the OA Health and Safety Specialist with the Conservation and Environment Delivery Center and/or Transportation Delivery Center, as determined based on qualification and experience.
• Plan and organize service requests to meet target dates and production goals. Utilize agency action plans to set dates, determine responsibilities and track completion, if applicable.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training. Take existing training materials or develop new materials, as needed, and deliver effective training to agency personnel in-person or via webinar as dictated by agency needs.
• Conduct assessments and audits in accordance with Accident and Illness Prevention Program (AIPP) and agency policies including hazard identification inspections, incident investigations and agency AIPP reviews, as needed or required by the agency.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and give recommendations. Prepare reports according to agencies needs and request to analyze injury data and trends and assist with trend identification, corrective actions and implementation.
• Provide support for injury/illness prevention, safety, industrial hygiene and AIPP compliance. Work with the agency safety coordinator or designee to ensure the agency AIPP is complete, reviewed annually and updated as needed.
• Work independently to provide on-site health and safety support. Be able to perform technical research and transfer knowledge to agency safety coordinators and employees in reports, email or verbally.
• Work in a collaborative team environment with flexibility to adapt to client needs. Understand clients' needs and build relationships through excellent customer service and follow-up skills.
• Understand agency personnel needs at all levels of employees and management to build relationships and assist with moving safety forward and building a strong safety culture.
• Some travel up to 20%, including periodic overnight travel and potential occasional travel to Harrisburg.

Requirements and Experience

• B.S. Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field or B.S. in any field and a PA L&I BWC AIPP Qualification
• 2+ years of experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Strong assessment, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass FBI, State Police and PA Department of Corrections background checks for access into Correctional and State Police facilities

Other Requirements

• Must be able to travel throughout Pennsylvania, including periodic travel to Harrisburg.
• Must possess reliable personal transportation for travel to various worksites.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly while maintaining professionalism in a collaborative team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive for extended periods to various locations across Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to sit for long durations during travel or office tasks.
• Frequent walking and standing during assessments, inspections, and training sessions.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling to inspect work environments or equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (e.g., training supplies, safety materials).
• May need to climb stairs or ladders depending on site configurations.
• Capable of working in diverse indoor and outdoor settings, potentially exposed to weather, noise, and uneven terrain.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compliance Management International (CMI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the organization. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary.