What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at State of South Carolina?
About SLED
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.
At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.
We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.
Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.
General Responsibility
Maintain a comprehensive environmental health and safety program (EHS) that ensures regulatory compliance and promotes a safe working environment within the Forensic Services laboratory. Support the safe and compliant operation of the laboratory by establishing effective safety policies, managing hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory requirements, and providing training and oversight to minimize risk to personnel and the environment.
Specific Duties
- Manage hazardous waste compliance with EPA and state regulations. Develop and maintain laboratory policies and procedures to provide a safe working environment for employees. Perform compliance inspections and accountability audits to confirm adherence to applicable statutes, standards, rules, policies, and regulations. Document findings and prepare them for internal review by management. Inform leadership regarding regulatory and/or industry changes in requirements or best practices.
- Conduct hazard assessments (chemical, biological, and physical), routine safety inspections, and safety meetings. Ensure proper use of PPE and engineering controls. Serve as the laboratory's Crisis Manager and point of contact for emergency response procedures. Coordinate hazardous and infectious waste disposal and permitting requirements.
- Ensure laboratory employees receive environmental health and safety training as scheduled and required to comply with applicable standards and
regulations. Provide applicable training and maintain all safety training documentation for laboratory staff. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Lieutenant of Quality Management.
- 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 experience)
- Must have the ability to build upon foundational knowledge and complete required training to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations while supporting a safe working environment in a forensic laboratory setting
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including providing training for laboratory staff
- This position may require work hours other than normal business operating hours
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
SLED 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
Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.
Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.
Salary : $45,300 - $55,000