Senior EHS Manager – Higher Education

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Environmental Health and Safety professional at the University of South Carolina supports environmental compliance and occupational safety across Columbia and regional campuses. Responsibilities include managing permitting, conducting inspections, and assisting departments to fix compliance deficiencies.

The role also aids emergency response, provides training, and prepares regulatory documentation. Preferred qualifications include EMS 14001 and/or OHSAS 45001 certified auditor status.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental health and safety principles and regulations.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering EH&S programs.
• Experience conducting inspections, evaluating compliance, and investigating incidents.
• Strong verbal and written communication, training, and guidance abilities.
• Proficient in analysis, reporting, and using computer applications and databases.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting and compliance activities.
• Conduct environmental and workplace safety inspections and assess deficiencies.
• Assist departments in identifying and correcting compliance gaps.
• Support emergency response activities and training programs.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and reports for state and federal requirements.

Job description

The Environmental Health and Safety professional at the University of South Carolina supports environmental compliance and occupational safety across Columbia and regional campuses. Responsibilities include managing permitting, conducting inspections, and assisting departments to fix compliance deficiencies.

The role also aids emergency response, provides training, and prepares regulatory documentation. Preferred qualifications include EMS 14001 and/or OHSAS 45001 certified auditor status.