H-1B Visa Safety Manager Jobs
Safety Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety engineering, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, construction, and energy sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, with prevailing wage levels set by DOL based on location and industry.
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Uncapped Commission
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5-Star Trip for 2 for top performers
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Responsibilities
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Fire Safety Compliance Manager to join our community. As a Fire Safety Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire safety licensing and regulatory compliance across the United States. This role ensures that both company and technician licenses are obtained, tracked, and maintained in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements to prevent service disruptions. Serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, this position collaborates closely with field teams, leadership, and external agencies to ensure seamless compliance and program integration. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
Pay & Benefits:
On-the-job training + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
What’s in it for you?
Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!
Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.
Community Culture: Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.
What you’ll be doing:
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Oversee and maintain fire safety company and technician licenses across all U.S. states, ensuring timely renewals, accurate documentation, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Apply for new licenses, liaise with regulatory agencies (state/county/city fire marshals), and serve as the primary compliance contact.
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Manage Inspect Point licensing, technician eligibility, training certifications, and recordkeeping.
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Provide daily leadership to compliance team partners, including future hiring, training, performance management, and workflow support.
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Maintain SharePoint documentation and workflows, including licensing requirements, COIs, forms, rollout resources, and communication tools.
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Support program development and reporting in partnership with the Fire Program Manager.
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Partner with field technicians, purchasing, sales, and leadership to ensure alignment, pricing updates, and fire program consistency.
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Manage fire program leads in Dynamics CRM and ensure accurate information distribution for sales/service support.
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Coordinate onboarding tasks including welcome communications, licensing setup, systems access, uniform orders, travel arrangements, expense support, and training logistics.
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Maintain FSS-related lists, location maps, instructor IDs, and internal permissions.
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Assist with training operations including scheduling, surveys, reporting, van logistics, equipment shipping, and ATL events.
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Support SCS with commission sheets, rosters, customer inquiries, and platform assistance.
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Administer internal contests and engagement initiatives.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required by the Manager or Supervisor.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Valid non-commercial driver’s license and safe driving record.
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3–5 years of experience in compliance coordination, licensing administration, regulatory affairs, or a similar role.
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Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Public Safety, or a related field preferred.
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Relevant certifications in compliance, licensing, or safety (e.g., NFPA, OSHA, or industry-specific training) are a plus.
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Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies, preferably in the fire safety, construction, or facilities industry.
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5+ years of category management, sourcing, or procurement experience.
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Strong background in administrative support and document management.
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Previous experience using CRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics), ERP systems (e.g., Sage), and document sharing platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
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Familiarity with fire safety programs, technician onboarding, and licensing processes is highly preferred.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal teams, external agencies, and field staff.
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High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, document handling, and compliance tracking.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and file management tools.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
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Occasional travel may be required for training coordination or licensing meetings.
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Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
About UniFirst First Aid + Safety
UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States. Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at (800) 213-8979 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Safety Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Safety Manager H-1B petitions get scrutinized when the degree field is broad. A degree in environmental health, industrial hygiene, or safety engineering maps more directly than a general business or science degree. Pull your transcript and confirm the field-of-study match before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Safety Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the H-1B sponsorship process for your role type.
Focus on industries with consistent H-1B sponsorship patterns
Manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and large construction contractors file H-1B petitions for Safety Managers more consistently than small firms. These industries face OSHA compliance mandates that create ongoing demand for credentialed safety professionals regardless of economic cycles.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for Safety Managers documents the degree requirements and knowledge domains USCIS evaluates. Reference the O*NET occupation data in your support letter to demonstrate that the role routinely requires a specialized bachelor's degree, not just general experience.
Confirm the offered wage clears DOL prevailing wage thresholds
Before accepting an offer, run the job location and Safety Manager SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for that area, and a wage set below Level II often draws RFEs at petition stage.
Negotiate H-1B filing timing around OSHA certification renewals
If your CSP, CIH, or ASP certification expires during cap-gap or petition processing, USCIS may question continued qualification. Time your employer's I-129 filing so your active certifications remain valid through the approval date, and include renewal confirmations in the petition package.
H-1B Visa Safety Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Safety Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the employer must document that the specific position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or safety engineering. Generic safety roles that accept any degree field can face USCIS RFEs. The job description should tie duties to specialized theoretical knowledge, not just on-the-job training.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Safety Managers most frequently?
Manufacturing, oil and gas, chemical processing, and large-scale construction firms sponsor H-1B petitions for Safety Managers with the most regularity. These industries operate under strict OSHA and EPA compliance frameworks that require credentialed professionals, creating sustained demand. You can browse Safety Manager roles filtered by H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Safety Manager H-1B petitions?
DOL sets the prevailing wage for Safety Managers by SOC code and geographic location. Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for the applicable wage level. Roles classified at Level I or II are more exposed to RFEs; a Level III or IV classification signals a senior position that more clearly justifies the specialty occupation designation.
Can a Safety Manager with a foreign degree get H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but your foreign degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a related field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is standard. If your degree is in a tangentially related discipline, your employer can also demonstrate equivalency through a combination of education and progressive professional experience, which USCIS accepts under the three-for-one rule.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Safety Manager role is reclassified or restructured?
A material change in job duties, worksite location, or wage level typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from a site-specific safety function to a corporate or multi-site role, that can constitute a material change. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether an amendment is needed before accepting a restructured position.