Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Queens Village, NY

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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Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist - Amityville, NY

  • Amityville, NY (18 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Amityville, NY (18 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

nvironmental, Health, and Safety Specialist needed for a contract to hire role in Amityville, NY Job Description: This role is to oversee and execute the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability...

EHS Specialist

  • Amity Harbor, NY (18 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Amity Harbor, NY (18 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Volt is immediately hiring EHS Specialist in Amityville, NY Roles and Responsibilities: This role is to oversee and execute the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs for all three...

EHS Specialist

  • Valhalla, NY (24 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (24 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Share meeting minutes with Manager & review All storage rooms should meet guidelines at 95% Waste Management Program Gain working knowledge of hazardous waste manifest shipping procedures Lead hazardous...

Regional EHS Manager

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 4 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...

Regional EHS Manager

  • Maspeth, NY (8 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Maspeth, NY (8 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 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...

Multi-Site EHS Manager

  • Teterboro, NJ (18 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (18 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 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...

Per Diem School Safety Officer 7HR (NBOE)

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 8 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

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 9 days ago

Semester credits from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering may be substituted for experience...

Regional EHS Manager, Amazon Pharmacy

  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 12 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...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York City, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist....

In-House Ehs Officer

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 16 days ago

BEDC seeks to hire an Administrative Project Manager (NM) for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) directorate located in Valhalla, NY....

Vice President - Corporate Safety and Chief Safety Officer

  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (3 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Division personnel serve as lead environmental compliance officers establishing programs and policies in compliance with federal and state regulations....

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

  • Kearny, NJ (19 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (19 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 18 days ago

A Day in the Life: Implement EHS programs and plans that reinforce our safety-first culture by continuously improving our ability to prevent serious injuries, fatalities, environmental incidents,...

EHS Manager

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 25 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Senior Laboratory Technician and Chemical Hygiene Officer

  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Queens Village, NY)
  • 28 days ago

Job Details Job Location : New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : $64,350.00 - $67,500.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage : No...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Queens Village, NY

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Queens Village, NY 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 Queens Village, NY
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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