Assistant Director Health & Safety-Housing

Posting Summary Logo Posting Number STA00212PO26 Job Family Environmental Health & Safety Job Function Health and Safety Management USC Market Title Environmental/Health Specialist Link to USC Market Title Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Assistant Director Health & Safety-Housing Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration State Pay Range G11 USC Market Range MRI - $69,913 $87,391 $104,870 Anticipated Hiring Range $69,913 - $87,391 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule * Standard working schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday * Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis 12 months Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. 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Position Description Advertised Job Summary Assistant Director of Health and Safety-Housing * Do you enjoy leading safety and compliance efforts that protect people in a residential campus environment? * Do you like identifying risks, investigating issues, and turning them into effective safety solutions? * Do you take pride in stepping up as a safety leader during emergencies and critical situations? The Assistant Director of Health and Safety-Housing under limited supervision will be responsible for managing and providing the overall leadership for safety, health and regulatory compliance for the Housing Department. The position will be the liaison between the University Health and Safety Department, Facilities Management Department and Housing. This position will review current processes for compliance, recommend future changes, implement adopted changes, monitor and report on overall effectiveness of programs. This position will be the key leadership position to ensure a safe healthy work environment and living environment for our occupants. This position will help with internal projects that are completed by our staff, contractors, facilities management or a combination of work forces. This position will head up on-site investigations for indoor air quality issues or other HAZMAT issues to determine root cause and remedial action. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies. Primary Duties Include * Provide the leadership for investigating indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, testing, remedial program, and reporting. * Create new or modify existing processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to develops and implement health emergency response plans to guide the department in responding to disease or emergency health issues found in residential populations, including the logistics and assets required. * Acts as Housing Department's asbestos, lead, and silica program manager. Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining asbestos, lead, and silica compliance programs. Perks * Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find! * Health and Life Insurance * Retirement Programs * Paid Tuition * Dependent Scholarships * 15 Annual Leave * 15 Sick Leave * 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) * Paid Parental Leave * Professional Development Opportunities Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience * Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 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 * American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) * Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIE) * OSHA Construction 30 hr. certification and the OSHA General Industry 30 hr. Certification * Experience with asbestos and lead program management. * Extensive knowledge of environmental and occupational health and safety standards and codes. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA rules, regulations and laws. * Working knowledge of test equipment used to investigate indoor air quality problems. * Knowledge of applicable safety principles, methods, standards and techniques used to correct unsafe working conditions. * Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, word processing and communications software. * Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, executive staff, and others at all levels. * Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties. Job Duties Job Duty Provide the leadership for investigating indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, testing, remedial program, and reporting. Develops and implements a written plan for conducting baseline indoor air quality assessments for all buildings when concerns or complaints arise. Utilizing outside resources, internal staff and testing equipment investigate problems, determine sources, and ensure proper action is taken to eliminate problem. Interprets data, prepares technical reports, and issues recommendations for mitigation. Maintains records of all assessments and outcomes. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Create new or modify existing processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to develops and implement health emergency response plans to guide the department in responding to disease or emergency health issues found in residential populations, including the logistics and assets required. Create occupational and environmental risk assessments for Housing and develops written programs, conducts compliance inspections, and assists with corrective action plans and training. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Create new or modify existing processes and standard operating procedures (SOP) to ensure the Housing Department fully adheres to safety, health and regulatory agencies and University policies and procedures. Manage the required safety, health and regulatory training and other related training not required but deemed necessary to guarantee a safe and healthy work atmosphere. Conduct accident and incident investigations. Conduct compliance inspections and requisite training. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Acts as Housing Department's asbestos, lead, and silica program manager. Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining asbestos, lead, and silica compliance programs. Functions as a consultant in all asbestos, lead, and silica activities. Work with other staff, Facilities Management, and contractors to ensure all appropriate HAZMAT policies and procedures are properly adhered to. Manage specific Health and Safety compliance programs such as the University Asbestos Management, chemical inventory (CIL), hazardous waste disposal (HAZMAT), lead and accident investigation. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Develops and implements industrial hygiene programs such as, exposure assessment, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, lead, silica and ergonomics. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation. 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 No Hazardous weather category Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 05/01/2026 Job Open Date 04/07/2026 Job Close Date 04/14/2026 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 April 14, 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 Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. 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Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter * Resume Optional Documents * List of References and Contact Information

Created: 2026-04-15