OSHA Environmental Health Officer (Enforcement)

Full Job Description

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will attend and complete all modules of the SC OSHA Training Course and the basic course development class at the OSHA Training Institute.
• You must learn and demonstrate hazard identification and recognize industry standards as methods of remediation for workplace hazards, participate in mock scenarios, and demonstrate knowledge of the inspection process.
• With guidance, you will conduct programmed and un-programmed inspections of facilities and/or construction sites to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• You will prepare and submit written inspection reports of violations and recommendations of citations, penalties, and abatements.
• You will evaluate safety and health programs for adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.
• You will collect and evaluate data, complete and submit weekly logs, and complete other required reports and paperwork.
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry and some experience with Occupational Safety and Health programs.
• Any special certifications in the fields of industrial safety and/or health, their processes or equipment would be an added benefit.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Must be flexible with a changing work schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to exercise good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to use computer technology to make presentations.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Extensive travel with frequent overnight stays.
• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• Ascend/descent ladders and stairs.
• Stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with various terrain.
• Ability to determine and identify hazards in the work environment.
• May be required to pass a medical clearance and fit test for respirator use.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs