Environmental Health Manager

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Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages safety and laboratory compliance for agricultural research station. Provides data management and administrative support to scientists conducting research at Edisto REC. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Essential - Safety and Compliance: Department safety coordinator, main administration building security coordinator, greenhouse safety and chair of EREC safety committee. Provides oversight of safety and compliance as outlined by university policy including updating SDS files, purchasing and maintaining supplies for safe handling of chemicals, conducting safety and compliance training. Maintains and promotes a safe work environment and assists with chemical safety and compliance issues. Coordinates with Research safety for programs and services.

35% - Essential - Workplace health and safety: Develops and implements procedures and training related to compliance with applicable regulations for health and safety. Creates related manuals, documents, standard operating procedures, and maintains applicable records. Uses appropriate outlets to effectively communicate safety procedures. Effectually communicates employee responsibilities associated with health and safety compliance regulations. Sends safety notifications as needed.

10% - Essential - Operations: Coordinates with EREC projects and departments on safety programs, facilities. training, and equipment monitoring and service. Maintains functional operation and timely data compilation from weather stations and other equipment as required.

10% - Essential - Reporting: Keeps records on trainings, hazardous waste, equipment certifications required inspections, and permits related to EHS. Works with faculty on administering and reporting requirements in SciShield and completes annual REC inspection documentation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent - 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.
Work Experience - 1+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field.
Certifications/Licenses - South Carolina Pesticide Applicator License
Work Experience - 2+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

20% - Walk or move about
70% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
15% - Move, transport, raise or lower

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to heat or cold
Exposure to dust/fumes
Noise
Vibration
Mechanical Hazards
Chemical hazards
Electrical hazards
Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Anticipated Salary Range: $39,800 - $50,000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Blackville, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

15 January 2026