Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Prince William County Government • Prince William County, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County Division of Risk & Wellness Services is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee environmental compliance, safety programming, and employee wellness initiatives. This role serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and acts as the primary liaison between departments, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure full legal compliance and organizational safety excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 8 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety program management.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in environmental science, safety, occupational health, risk management, or a related scientific or technical field
• Demonstrated experience managing and supervising staff, including developing performance measures, conducting evaluations, providing training, and making recommendations for hiring, discipline, and termination.
• Proven ability to develop and implement environmental health and safety (EHS) programs that achieve compliance goals within departmental budget constraints.
• Proven experience in preparing, administering, and managing departmental budgets.
• Experience conducting loss claim investigations and developing effective loss prevention programs.
• Experience overseeing and directing comprehensive wellness programs with a strong emphasis on injury prevention.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with executive leadership to formulate and deliver formal recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic planning in the areas of environmental compliance, safety programming, and wellness initiatives for county-wide operations with a focus on injury prevention and loss control.
• Provides executive-level support and expertise on community programs and issues.
• Provides direct oversight and management of one management position and eight professional positions.
• Administers, reviews, and manages contracts and proposals related to wellness, safety, and environmental programs.
• Oversees Occupational Health program and contracted services, including wellness and coaching services.
• Serves as a liaison with internal departments and external stakeholders, providing consultation on safety and environmental issues and legal compliance.
• Serves as the primary environmental expert and advisor on environmental regulatory issues for the Board of County Supervisors and management.
• Prepares, administers, and manages departmental budgets; develops cost estimates for budget recommendations and submits estimates for budget items.
• Manages and supervises wellness programming and associated staff.
• Ensures organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED