Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Chugach Government Solutions

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety, etc.)
  • 4+ years managing environmental or occupational safety programs
  • Experience in industrial, construction, or Government operations
  • Proficiency in safety and environmental compliance program implementation
  • Certifications: OSHA 511, USACE EM 385-1-1, HAZWOPER 40
  • Familiarity with ESH reporting and tracking systems
  • Eligibility for Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the EHS Program
  • Supervise environmental and safety activities
  • Conduct inspections, hazard assessments, and audits
  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
  • Monitor safety performance metrics
  • Ensure compliance with regulations
  • Deliver training and awareness programs for staff
  • Maintain safety and environmental documentation
  • Advise on compliance and risk mitigation

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in mission-critical operations
  • Exposure to diverse operational scenarios
  • Regular interaction with military and government personnel
Full Job Description
Job Overview

The Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for administering and overseeing the Contractor's Environmental, Safety, and Health Program to ensure compliance with contract requirements, OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1, environmental regulations, and Army policies. The EHS Manager promotes a proactive safety culture while supporting mission accomplishment through effective risk management and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:
  • Develop, implement, and administer the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Program.
  • Supervise environmental and occupational safety activities supporting contract operations.
  • Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
  • Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitor and report safety performance metrics, including Total Case Rate (TCR) and Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART).
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, HAZWOPER, and environmental regulations.
  • Deliver safety training and awareness programs for employees.
  • Coordinate environmental compliance activities, inspections, and reporting.
  • Maintain required safety and environmental documentation.
  • Advise project leadership on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Administration of the EHS Program.
  • OSHA and EM 385-1-1 compliance.
  • Environmental regulatory compliance.
  • Safety inspections and audits.
  • Incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Safety reporting and performance metrics.
  • Employee safety training.
  • Hazard identification and risk reduction.
  • Regulatory documentation.
  • Continuous improvement of safety performance

Job Requirements

Mandatory:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
  • Minimum of four (4) years supervising environmental or occupational safety programs.
  • Experience supporting industrial, facilities maintenance, construction, or Government operations.
  • Experience implementing safety and environmental compliance programs.
  • OSHA 511 General Industry Certification.
  • USACE EM 385-1-1 Certification.
  • HAZWOPER 40 Certification.
  • ESH reporting and tracking systems.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain any Government-required security clearance or installation access.

Preferred:
  • Experience supporting mission-critical operational environments.
  • Experience managing emergency response operations and contingency execution.
  • Previous Army or Department of Defense contract experience.
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP).
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
  • Experience supporting IMCOM or Directorate of Public Works operations

Working Conditions:
  • This position operates within a professional office and active operational environment located at a CONUS military installation.
  • The role requires routine interaction with Government leadership, military personnel, host nation representatives, subcontractors, and site personnel across multiple functional disciplines.
  • Work is performed in both administrative and field environments and may require movement throughout the installation including operational facilities, maintenance areas, construction zones, logistics locations, and other controlled-access areas.
  • The work environment may include exposure to varying weather conditions, austere operating environments, elevated noise levels, and geographically isolated locations depending on mission requirements.

Physical Requirements:
  • This position is primarily administrative in nature but requires the ability to routinely move throughout operational areas and customer locations.
  • Must be able to walk extended distances across the installation, climb stairs, access work areas, and remain stationary for extended periods while conducting meetings, inspections, and oversight activities.
  • Must be capable of operating standard office equipment and carrying work materials and portable equipment as required.

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