Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Salary

$104,500.50 - $156,223.77 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610639

Department

FINANCE

Division

RISK MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

D62

Hiring Salary

$104,500.50 - $156,223.77 Annually

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

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.

About This Role:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D and 8 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety program management.

Preferences:

• The ideal candidate will have 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.

Special Requirements:

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.

Hiring Salary: $104,500.50 - $156,223.77 Annually

We also offer great benefits, including:

• 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. Click here for PSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the departments business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the option below that reflects your highest level of completed education.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with major coursework in environmental science, safety, occupational health, risk management, or related field.
• Associate's Degree with major coursework in environmental science, safety, occupational health, or related field.
• Associate's or Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field
• Some College
• HS Diploma/GED
• None of the above

03

Do you currently hold any of the following professional certifications? Please be sure to list certifications on your application.

• Safety (ASP, CSP, CIH, or similar)
• Environmental (CHMM, CHST, REM, CES, or similar
• Risk Management (PRM, ARM, RIMS-CRMP)
• Project Management (PMP, CAPM, or similar)

04

Please select the number of years of experience you have in Environmental, Health & Safety Program Management.

• More than 10 years
• 8-10 years
• 4-7 years
• 0-3 years
• I do not have experience in EHS Program Management.

05

Please indicate the years of experience you have in managing employees directly.

• More than 10 years
• 8-10 years
• 4-7 years
• 0-3 years
• I do not have experience managing employees directly.

06

Please select the following supervisory and technical tasks that you have been responsible for performing for at least 3 years. Check all that apply.

• Establishing Environmental, Health & Safety program goals and priorities for staff
• Coaching and mentoring team members
• Developing loss prevention programming
• Conducting incident investigations
• Designing and executing outreach programs
• Analyzing complex data for strategic planning
• Policy development

07

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers