Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator

The Building People • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Coordinator leads life safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across the Tennessee owned-building portfolio. The role develops and maintains basic emergency preparedness and response plans for each owned building, incorporating them into each Building Operating Plan (BOP) within 30 days of contract start. It oversees OSHA compliance, including occupied-space temperature and humidity requirements, tracks certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment, manages environmental reporting and records, and supports audits, inspections, and data calls related to GSA risk management and Office of Inspector General reviews. The coordinator also maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and fuel storage compliance documentation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of EHS experience in commercial or federal facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements, including RCRA, EPCRA, and UST/AST management.
• Experience developing emergency preparedness and life safety plans.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar credential.
• Experience with federal environmental reporting, including RCRA and EPCRA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain basic emergency preparedness and response plans for each owned building and incorporate them into each Building Operating Plan (BOP) within 30 days of contract start.
• Oversee compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, including maintaining occupied spaces at 68°F–76°F and 20%–60% relative humidity during occupied hours.
• Track staff certifications for personnel operating or maintaining regulated systems and equipment, including chillers, boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks, vertical transportation, and life safety systems.
• Manage environmental reporting obligations, including hazardous substance control, underground and above-ground storage tank (UST/AST) compliance, and related recordkeeping such as RCRA and EPCRA reporting.
• Support audits, inspections, and data calls tied to GSA risk management and Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and fuel storage compliance documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed