Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Identify and address operational and safety challenges, formulating enhancement strategies and standard operating procedures.

• Evaluate industry developments and contribute to the creation of safety communication materials reflecting these changes.

• Relay findings to relevant stakeholders.

• Obtain necessary resources and organize logistics for a safety initiative.

• Offer specialized safety expertise and advice to both internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, in areas such as biosafety, chemical safety, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake safety, radiation, and OSHA regulations.

• Oversee logistical operations, distribute resources, and examine elements of specific health and safety cases.

• Carry out responsibilities under the general guidance of the Consultation Program Manager.

• Deliver on-site occupational safety and health consulting services to private-sector businesses across Wisconsin, with a focus on construction clients.

• Travel across Wisconsin using a state-owned vehicle, including regular overnight trips.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the occupational safety and health sector.

• Preferred experience in the construction industry.

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university is preferred.

• Must confirm identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9.

• WSLH does not provide work visa sponsorship at the time of hire or during employment.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check before receiving a job offer.

• Required to submit a current resume and cover letter.

• Frequent and routine highway travel throughout Wisconsin, typically involving 4 single-night overnight trips monthly.

• Capability to deliver occupational safety and health expertise and guidance to private sector businesses throughout Wisconsin.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Tax-advantaged savings accounts.

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

• Extensive training opportunities.

• Support and peer mentorship throughout employment.

• Access to a state-owned vehicle for routine in-state travel.