Senior EHS Manager for University Environmental Compliance

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Annual Leave

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Manager III to support environmental compliance and occupational safety across the Columbia campus and regional locations. You will manage permits, perform inspections, and assist departments in addressing compliance deficiencies while contributing to emergency response training and regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and external agencies, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations in higher education.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple EH&S programs and deadlines.
• Experience conducting inspections and investigations; recommend corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for training and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Supports the University's EH&S programs across Columbia and regional campuses.
• Manages environmental permitting and compliance activities.
• Conducts environmental and workplace safety inspections and prepares regulatory documentation.
• Provides training and technical guidance to faculty, staff, students, contractors, and regulators.
• Assists departments in identifying and correcting compliance deficiencies.

Skills

EH&S fundamentals

Regulatory compliance

Inspections & investigations

Communication skills

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or related field

Job description

University of South Carolina seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Manager III to support environmental compliance and occupational safety across the Columbia campus and regional locations. You will manage permits, perform inspections, and assist departments in addressing compliance deficiencies while contributing to emergency response training and regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and external agencies, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and