OSHA & Environmental Safety Specialist

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Safety and Environmental Programs specialist to coordinate safety and environmental initiatives across District Four. The role aims to reduce injuries, costs, and vehicle incidents while boosting compliance and awareness.

The incumbent will conduct audits, maintain records, administer trainings (New Employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, etc.), investigate injuries, and support risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections across multiple sites.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize, plan and administer safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct routine jobsite safety audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Record inspections, training, incidents and actions in the appropriate systems.
• Investigate first reports of injury and vehicle accidents; support risk management.
• May require travel and occasional extended hours.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental compliance

Training programs

Risk management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in public health

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Safety and Environmental Programs specialist to coordinate safety and environmental initiatives across District Four. The role aims to reduce injuries, costs, and vehicle incidents while boosting compliance and awareness.

The incumbent will conduct audits, maintain records, administer trainings (New Employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, etc.), investigate injuries, and support risk management.