Specialist II - EH&S

Position Title (Job Code): Specialist II - EH&S S01613
Grade Level: 14
FLSA Status (Applicable Exemption): Non-Exempt

Principal Work Location: Varies

Department: Environmental Health & Safety
Reports to (Title): EH&S Management
Number/Type of Employees Supervised: 0

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting a safe workplace. This role is ideal for an early-career EHS professional looking to grow their expertise in a dynamic industrial environment.

Principal Purpose of Position:

Health and Safety

• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards

• Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions

• Support safety training programs, including onboarding, PPE usage, and emergency response

• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, and compliance activities

Environmental Compliance

• Monitor and report on environmental metrics including waste, emissions, and water usage

• Assist with environmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory submissions (e.g., EPA, state agencies)

• Support hazardous waste management and chemical inventory tracking

• Participate in sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects

Program Support and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS initiatives and drive continuous improvement

• Maintain and update EHS documentation, procedures, and management systems

• Stay current with regulatory changes and industry best practices

KNOW-HOW

Know-How includes every kind of relevant knowledge, skill, and experience, however acquired, needed for acceptable performance in a job or role. Know-How has three dimensions: Practical/Technical Knowledge, Planning, Organizing and Managerial Knowledge; and Communicating & Influencing Skills. In the space below, please list the minimum requirements within each of the categories.

Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma and 8+ years or AA degree and 3-5 years of experience required.

• Four-year college degree in related safety science field or engineering. CSP, CIH or other professional certificates preferred.

Relevant Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of safety or manufacturing experience

• Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of agency, professional and/or industry standards and practices.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of the principles of production, processing, storage and distribution of manufactured goods.

• Knowledge of applicable measurement and/or sampling methods and technologies.

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge:
(Ranges from task-focused to integrating related functions, to broadly strategic integration)

• Accountable for technical contribution to a project team or sub-team.

• Works with others to achieve team goals through expanded knowledge and skills within own function.

• May be accountable for subsets for project deliverables but has no formal role in managing projects.

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.

• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.

• Ability to develop and/or implement new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations

• Ability to lead the work of others by monitoring, reviewing, training co-workers and/or delegating work.

Communicating & Influencing Skills:
(Does the job require communication, reasoning with others, or changing behaviors?)

• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

• Ability to identify developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Ability to deliver presentations or training using acceptable methods and techniques.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing.

• Ability to speak before a group of people.