Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00654PO26

Job Family
Environmental Health & Safety

Job Function
Health and Safety Management

USC Market Title
Environmental Safety Specialist

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132707

Job Level
P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
Environmental Manager III

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
Division of Law Enforcement and Safety

Department
DAF Health and Safety Programs

State Pay Range
G10

USC Market Range
MRH - $64,827 $81,034 $97,241

Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Environmental Health and Safety

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety professional supports the University's environmental compliance and occupational safety programs across the Columbia and regional campuses. This position manages environmental permitting and compliance activities, conducts environmental and workplace safety inspections, and assists departments in identifying and correcting compliance deficiencies. The position also supports emergency response activities, provides training and technical guidance, and prepares regulatory documentation and reports to help ensure compliance with University, state, and federal requirements.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred (EMS) 14001 and / or (OHSAS) 45001 certified auditor.
• Fire Life Safety Operations and code knowledge is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental health and safety principles, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and University policies and procedures, including requirements related to occupational health, fire and life safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness in a higher education environment.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating, and administering environmental health and safety programs while managing multiple priorities and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience conducting inspections, evaluating compliance, investigating incidents, identifying hazards, and recommending practical corrective actions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including providing guidance, training, and technical assistance to faculty, staff, students, contractors, and regulatory agencies while maintaining effective working relationships across the University community.
• Proficient in analyzing information, preparing reports, maintaining regulatory documentation, and utilizing computer applications and database systems.
• Demonstrated sound professional judgment, complex problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Manages the University's systemwide EPA and environmental compliance & permit tracking programs. Conducts departmental, laboratory, and regional campus environmental and waste inspections and assists in developing corrective action plans to remedy deficiencies. Assists with waste pickups and provides training when necessary.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
30

Job Duty

Assists and conducts Occupational General Industry and Construction Safety inspections for Columbia and regional campuses.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
25

Job Duty

Manages the University's systemwide Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Storm Water (SW) programs by conducting inspections, evaluating compliance, responding to environmental concerns, and developing corrective action plans to address identified deficiencies.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Environmental Management System (EMS) 14001, Occupational Health, and Safety Assessment Series (OHS) 45001 coordinator, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Acts as emergency management team (EMT) member in the event of chemical spills, accidents, or emergencies. Serves on EMT and conducts training on emergency response when necessary. Assists with Emergency grants and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Performs and/or reviews all permit calculations and compliance documents pertaining to emissions data for the University's Title V permit program. Generates written reports to DES and EPA.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
Yes

Hazardous weather category
Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
10/19/2026

Job Open Date
08/27/2026

Job Close Date
10/11/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 11, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212344