Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in New York

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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EHS Specialist

  • Amity Harbor, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • Amity Harbor, NY
  • 12 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...

Health & Safety Specialist

  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and...

EHS Specialist

  • Valhalla, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY
  • 3 days ago

.- Industrial Hygiene Program - support the completion of the QHHA CAPAs - Additional GEHSMS Standards Ownership and Support- Stormwater and Radiation Safety- Allocated Storage Space- Storage Committee...

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...

Senior Public Safety Officer

  • Utica, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 4 days ago

Senior Public Safety Officer Salary: $60,488 This is a provisional appointment. Successful candidate will be required to complete an Oneida County Civil Service Application for approval; as well...

Project Specialist-EHS- BQ Electric

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Provide Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) support so that work activities, including construction, operation, maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted safely and in a manner...

Regional EHS Manager

  • Maspeth, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Maspeth, 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

  • Lancaster, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lancaster, 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...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 8 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...

Site EHS Manager , Sort Centers - Midwest Region Three

  • Lancaster, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Lancaster, NY
  • 9 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...

Project Specialist-EHS- BW Electric

  • New York, NY
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 10 days ago

Provide Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) support so that work activities, including construction, operation, maintenance and retirement of our energy systems, are conducted safely and in a manner...

Regional EHS Manager, Amazon Pharmacy

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, 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 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 13 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
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 days ago

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

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective...

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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 York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in New York 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 York
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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