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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Site EHS Manager

  • Castleton on Hudson, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Castleton on Hudson, NY
  • 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...

EHS Specialist

  • Horseheads, NY
  • 1 hour ago
  • Horseheads, NY
  • 1 hour ago

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Manager

  • Amityville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Amityville, NY
  • 1 day ago

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist/Manager Must be eligible to receive a Secret Clearance after hired as FTE (Not required to start as a contractor) Description: This role is to oversee and execute...

Site EHS Manager

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 1 day 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 Safety Consultant - CSP

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, science or engineering related field. 10-15 years of experience with various manufacturing environments...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Congers, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Congers, NY
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Work Location: Congers NY Improving Health through Science and Technology!...

EHS Specialist

  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY
  • 4 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelors...

Lead EHS Specialist- Projects & Services

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Lead EHS Specialist- Projects & Services undefined: Renewable Energy Onshore Wind Category: Environmental Health & Safety undefined: Mid-Career Posted Date: 06/23/2025 Job ID: R5013954 Relocation Assistance...

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Health & Safety Specialist - Rochester & Buffalo

  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 5 days ago

Welcome to Cascades! At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: Flex and connected mode (telecommuting, flexible schedule)...

Senior Regional EHS Manager, WHS

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 6 days ago

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Regional...

Senior Regional EHS Manager, WHS

  • Maspeth, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Maspeth, NY
  • 6 days ago

At Amazon, we prioritize health, safety, and well-being above all else. There is nothing more important. To support this priority, Amazon is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Regional...

EHS Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Specialization in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering or Environmental Sciences is preferred. Requires 5 to 10 years of experience within the EHS profession....

Coordinator, EHS Special Projects

  • Jamaica, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY
  • 7 days ago

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital...

EHS Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

Coordinates Industrial Hygiene (IH) program, conducts inspections, schedules consultant services, ensures collection of quality data....

Health & Safety Officer

  • Allegany, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Allegany, NY
  • 9 days ago

On of our clients, a highly respected organization in the Oil & Gas industry is looking for a Health & Safety Officer. The Health and Safety Officer is a key member of the Office team and is...

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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
27.5%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
High School or GED
5.5%
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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