Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Position Title: Environmental Health and Safety Officer (Confidential Client)
Location: Multiple Facilities | On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation

• Variable compensation available through Annual Reviews and BIPs

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client operates 19 DCS/IST facilities and seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Officer to report to the Director of Corporate Services.

Position Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer will oversee environmental health and safety operations across 19 DCS/IST facilities. The role implements policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all facilities, with responsibility for OSHA compliance, safety inspections, emergency preparedness, employee training, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Must-Haves

• U.S. citizenship required
• One of the following certifications: Associate Safety Professional Certified, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health & Safety Technologist (OHST), or similar
• High School Diploma/GED plus 20+ years of experience, OR Associate's degree plus 14 years of experience, OR Bachelor's degree plus twelve years of experience, OR Master's degree plus 10 years of experience
• Ability to understand and implement safety regulations, including OSHA standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Effective training skills
• High level of PC proficiency with M.S. office products and Deltek
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver within required deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand building plans
• Experience with handling and shipping

Primary Functions

• Administer fire safety and health; routinely inspect, test, and maintain necessary records
• Maintain physical space, ensuring a safe, clean, and OSHA compliant environment
• Receive, manage, and process safety and risk work order requests; ensure problems are resolved quickly
• Act as liaison between employees and outside contractors needed to resolve technical problems
• Draft and implement safety and risk policies
• Ensure safety standards are followed throughout all facilities
• Participate in the emergency preparedness planning team
• Apply, or assist with the application, for required environmental permits, licenses, and permits
• Inspect for OSHA violations and other safety issues; coordinate corrective actions with the safety officer and provide guidance and training to employees using the training system
• Serve as a member of the Crisis Management, Safety communications, and Facility emergency task force
• Monitor the use of corporate services related supplies; order facility supplies as necessary; maintain working relationships with vendors
• Develop and conduct environmental health and safety training for employee-owners and maintain/update course materials on the LMS system
• Assist Director of Corporate Services in planning and implementing monthly safety topics
• Assist in the preparation of weekly Corporate Services reports by consolidating weekly meeting notes and drafting reports for the director to review
• Develop and maintain an efficient digital filing system through the SharePoint Portal for all offices
• Standardize Corporate Services safety supplies and research new deals and suppliers
• Maintain a contact list of assigned facility points of contact and communicate with them on all office requirements about corporate services
• Maintain the Space allotment on SharePoint and distribute all updated information to finance
• Act as the point of contact for vendors who support all corporate service functions at all locations
• Liaise with the director of corporate services to handle requests and queries from internal clients about corporate services functions
• Ensure adherence to all relevant OSHA and state and local safety regulations
• Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations
• Monitor employees in the workplace to ensure safety guidelines are followed
• Ensure the company is prepared to submit relevant health and safety documents
• Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials, and supplies
• Track the number of incidents and produce reports; coordinate with HR
• Monitor exposure to certain hazardous chemicals
• Report to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices
• Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders such as legislators and politicians
• Coordinate with the property owner to address safety and risk facilities issues covered by the lease agreement
• Coordinate with building vendors
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• U.S. citizenship
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience with handling and shipping
• Ability to develop and maintain policies regarding safety-training programs
• Effective training skills
• Ability to understand building plans
• High level of interpersonal and communications skills and willingness to be a team player
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver within required deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency with SharePoint and Deltek

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities
• Ability to bend, lift (40 pounds at a time), stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain and inspect equipment and building systems
• Ability to climb and work on a ladder to conduct safety inspections