Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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 Coordinator-Req. ID# 16866

  • Dupont, WA (23 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dupont, WA (23 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Facilitate sharing of good practices and procedures on industrial hygiene and safety, water use, energy use, waste minimization, and wastewater treatment....

EHS Specialist

  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day 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...

Site EHS Manager

  • Spanaway, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 2 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...

Principal Safety Officer

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 3 days ago

management....

Associate Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Hygiene duties in an industrial environment 1+ years of experience working in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) 1+ years of experience assessing and evaluating risk Preferred Qualifications (Desired...

Sr. Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Scientist: Providing comprehensive occupational safety and industrial hygiene consulting services to clients, including conducting...

Industrial Hygienist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Professional: Providing comprehensive occupational safety and industrial hygiene consulting services to clients, including conducting...

Industrial Hygienist Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Supervision of Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. Other duties as assigned....

Industrial Hygienist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Supervision of Environmental Health & Safety Specialist. Other duties as assigned....

Senior Safety Consultant

  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 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...

Health & Safety Specialist (Field Based)

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 24 days ago

, health, safety, risk and social issues....

Senior Industrial Hygienist

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 25 days ago

Hygiene Program Support Hearing Conservation Program Confined Space Entry Program Industrial Ventilation Program Respiratory Protection PPE Program and usage review Hazard Communication Program Base...

Site EHS Manager

  • Dupont, WA (23 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Dupont, WA (23 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 25 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...

Commercial Lines Risk Control Consultant

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 25 days ago

and Requirements General Description: Provide risk control and risk management analysis and solutions for USIs Commercial Lines clients. Responsibilities: Analyze loss trends and business issues....

Risk Control Consultant

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Federal Way, WA 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 Federal Way, WA
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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