Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a professional who focuses on identifying and eliminating risks in the workplace. They work in a wide range of sectors, especially in industries like manufacturing, construction, and healthcare that involve substantial physical activities. They are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with environmental policies and laws to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees and the environment. This involves conducting regular inspections and audits, implementing safety training programs, and maintaining documentation of all environmental health and safety-related activities.

Key skills required for this role include a strong understanding of environmental regulations, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. They must also possess certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), depending on the specific industry requirements. Relevant Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health are often required. Prior to becoming an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Safety Coordinator, Environmental Technician, or Health and Safety Advisor.

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Health Safety Specialist III

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist III for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety....

Health Safety Specialist III

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist III for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety....

Health & Safety Specialist

  • Montville, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Montville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

+ Knowledgeable in the areas of occupational safety and/or environmental compliance. + Capable of interpreting and acting upon technical data, specifications, and regulatory requirements. + Able to...

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Teterboro, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ
  • 5 days ago

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to...

Site EHS Manager

  • Edison, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 7 days ago

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to...

Per Diem School Safety Officer 7HR (NBOE)

  • Newark, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Per Diem School Safety Officer 7HR (NBOE) JobID: 784 Position Type: Per Diem/P/D School Safety Officer 7HR Date Posted: 11/19/2021 Location: Unassigned Location - 139 Additional Information:...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems,...

DOD SkillBridge/HOH Fellowship - EHS Coordinator (Cherry Hill, NJ)

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Who We Are Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America's most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and...

EHS Specialist (Data Center Facilities Regional EHS)

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! This is an exciting position for the selected EHS candidate to join QTS Data Centers during a period of unprecedented growth leading to an...

Manager, EHS

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in occupational safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Sciences Required. 510 years working in a manufacturing environment with 2-3 years in...

Health & Safety Specialist, Bayway Refinery

  • Linden, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Linden, NJ
  • 14 days ago

years of work experience in Refining Health & Safety support or similar industrial experience 3 or more years Industrial Hygiene experience Ability to think strategically and simplify complex issues...

Manager, EHS, LOreal Research & Innovation

  • Clark, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 14 days ago

A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, environmental engineering or a closely related area....

EHS Manager

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Required Skills and Experience Degree in safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or relevant field with 5+ years professional level H&S management experience....

Global Facilities EHS Lead

  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Education/Credentials: Bachelors degree in a science or technology field (environmental health, safety; engineering, chemistry, biology) Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional...

Sr. Manager, EHS - East

  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Hammonton, NJ
  • 17 days ago

What You'll Bring: 5+ years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Compliance, or a related field, preferably within a corporate or industrial setting....

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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.4%
Associate's Degree
6.1%
High School or GED
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.5%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in New Jersey
1-2 years
23.8%
2-4 years
19.0%
4-6 years
19.0%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%


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