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 Manager

  • Albany, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 3 hours ago

What You'll Need To Be Successful Education: BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering (with a specialization in HSE or related discipline) AND at least 5 years of HSE experience...

Regional Industrial Hygienist

  • Lockport, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lockport, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Hygiene professional University graduate with a major in engineering, industrial hygiene or safety related discipline Working towards professional certification in occupational/industrial hygiene One...

Health & Safety Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

The candidate will help us empower communities to focus on what matters most - people. Jacobs is seeking a Health & Safety (H&S) Professional to be a part of our New York City Water Market...

Environment, Health & Safety Specialist

  • Oak Hill, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Hill, NY
  • 4 days ago

This specialist will have basic knowledge of EHS compliance programs and EHS specialty areas including Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and Risk Management....

Environmental and Safety Specialist

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

This job might be an outstanding fit if you: - Hold a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus. - Have a minimum of 3 years of experience...

EHS Manager

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

hygiene, environmental compliance, and plant security....

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

  • Melville, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Melville, NY
  • 5 days ago

A bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Occupational Health/Safety is preferred....

Public Safety Officer (71106) Pratt Institute

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 5 days ago

Public Safety Officer (71106) Salary: $25.62 Hourly Location: NY, NY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202400168 Department: Public Safety Closing: About Pratt Pratt Institute provides the creative...

Health and Safety Specialist

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 7 days ago

3 or more year of experience working in an Environmental Health & Safety role Preferring experience in a chemical field Knowledge of OSHA regulations Specifically looking for 29 CFR 1910 Preferring...

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Rensselaer, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Rensselaer, NY
  • 11 days ago

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will plan, coordinate and lead the application of site health and safety programs....

The expected salary range for the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist is $65,000/annual - $75,000/annual....

EHS Specialist

  • Rock Tavern, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Rock Tavern, NY
  • 12 days ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience...

Environmental and Safety Specialist

  • Rochester, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 13 days ago

This job might be an outstanding fit if you: Hold a degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus....

EHS Lead

  • Rochester, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 14 days ago

Act as the primary authority in all areas of occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and plant security for the facility....

EHS Manager (North East Region)

  • NY
  • 15 days ago
  • NY
  • 15 days ago

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in New York

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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
27.3%
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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