Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Arlington, VA

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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Supervisory Consumer Safety Officer/Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Frontline Supervisor)

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary This position serves as a Frontline Supervisor within Regulatory Operations (RO), Office of Field Operations (OFO). The incumbent is responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising...

Health & Safety Specialist

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Join us as our Health and Safety Specialist. This position is hybrid and can be based in New York, Boston, Durham, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta or Washington, DC.Support Global Safety, Health &...

Multi-Site EHS Manager, WHS Amazon Health Services

  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 6 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

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 days ago

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conducting comprehensive industrial hygiene surveys, workplace exposure assessments, and managing industrial hygiene programs....

Occupational Safety and Health Specialist, Mid

  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 days ago

tagout ( LOTO ), fall protection, hazardous materials, hazard communication, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment ( PPE ), and ergonomics Experience with DoD...

EHS Specialist

  • Manassas, VA (22 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Manassas, VA (22 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 18 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...

Senior Industrial Hygienist Specialist

  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (6 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 18 days ago

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in conducting comprehensive industrial hygiene surveys, workplace exposure assessments, and managing industrial hygiene programs....

EHS Specialist (US Citizen) - Philadelphia, PA - JP7329 NEW

  • Arlington, VA
  • 26 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 26 days ago

Systems Development Engineer, Builder Tools Amazon Today Top Secret Unspecified Polygraph IT - Software Arlington, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) DESCRIPTION Would you like to help implement innovative cloud...

Marine Safety Officer

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international...

Part-Time Radiation Safety Officer

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Posting Title Part-Time Radiation Safety Officer Overview The primary function of this position will be to serve as the University Radiation Safety Officer. Responsible for developing,...

EHS Manager II (Local travel)

  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rockville, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Company Description CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more...

Environmental Safety Officer

  • McLean, VA (4 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • McLean, VA (4 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Specialist include: Advise on, manage & perform activities related to environmental protection programs (e.g., air & water quality, storage tanks, hazardous waste...

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager

  • Lorton, VA (15 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lorton, VA (15 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Overview We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+...

(MA) Training Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

  • Silver Spring, MD (10 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (10 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We...

EHS Specialist (Data Center Facilities Regional EHS)

  • Ashburn, VA (23 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (23 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

This is an exciting position for the selected EHS candidate to join QTS Data Centers during a period of unprecedented growth leading to an exceptional professional development opportunity. QTS is...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Arlington, VA

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA
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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