Field Safety & Compliance Leader - Environmental Stewardship

University of Hawaii system; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i at Manoa seeks a Safety Specialist to lead safety and operational excellence for the Environmental Stewardship Center (ESC) programs across field and office sites in Hawai'i and the Pacific. This full‑time temporary role supports a large, remote operation with oversight of safety compliance and daily risk management.

The incumbent will implement comprehensive safety programs, SOPs, and training, coordinate incident reporting, and ensure DoD, state, and federal requirements

Qualifications

• Degree and 3 years in safety management, operations, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/HIOSH/DoD safety standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety and operational environment across ESC programs.
• Oversees safety compliance across field and office sites in Hawai'i.
• Facilitates SOPs and risk assessment across programs.
• Primary point of contact for SOPs, incident reporting, and training.
• Oversees aviation safety under OAS contracts.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Logistics coordination

Field operations

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Garmin InReach

Survey 123

GIS software

Job description

University of Hawai'i at Manoa seeks a Safety Specialist to lead safety and operational excellence for the Environmental Stewardship Center (ESC) programs across field and office sites in Hawai'i and the Pacific. This full‑time temporary role supports a large, remote operation with oversight of safety compliance and daily risk management.

The incumbent will implement comprehensive safety programs, SOPs, and training, coordinate incident reporting, and ensure DoD, state, and federal requirements