OSHA Environmental Health Officer - South Carolina Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (Job)
Description:
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.
Skills/Eligibility:
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Minimum and Additional Requirements
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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.