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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

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EHSE.GEN.P2

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EHS Specialist I – conducts routine audits, trains staff, investigates incidents.

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P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) · General
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EHS Specialist I – conducts routine audits, trains staff, investigates incidents.

The story of this role

Who does this work

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist who wants to create a safe and compliant workplace for all employees while protecting the environment.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Increasing regulatory demands and potential environmental hazards that can threaten employee safety and corporate compliance.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need for up-to-date knowledge and skills to navigate complex EHS regulations and ensure employee safety.
  • Why it matters: Believing that every worker deserves a safe and healthy environment to thrive, and that companies have a moral responsibility to prioritize this.

The plan

  1. Assess current EHS practices and identify areas for improvement.
  2. Develop training programs to educate employees on safety protocols and environmental regulations.
  3. Implement monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance and address potential hazards proactively.
  4. Conduct regular audits to evaluate the effectiveness of EHS initiatives.
  5. Engage with employees to gather feedback and foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

What's at stake

Increased incidents of workplace injuries and environmental violations, leading to regulatory fines. Employee dissatisfaction and a toxic work environment, adversely affecting retention and productivity.

Success looks like

A workplace that operates efficiently with minimal incidents and high compliance rates. Increased employee satisfaction and engagement due to a culture of safety and health.

Summary

EHS Specialist I – conducts routine audits, trains staff, investigates incidents.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

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Responsibilities3

  • Conduct routine audits and safety tours, prepare compliance reportscommonlevel
  • Ensure waste streams comply with RCRA/EPA regulationscommonlevel
  • Perform basic hazard evaluationscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Conduct auditscommonlevel
  • Prepare compliance reportscommonlevel
  • Evaluate hazardscommonlevel

Skills5

  • Audit executioncommonlevel
  • Compliance reportingcommonlevel
  • Hazard evaluationcommonlevel
  • Regulatory knowledgecommonlevel
  • Training deliverycommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • RCRA/EPA regulationscommonlevel
  • Safety auditingcommonlevel
  • Compliance reportingcommonlevel
  • Hazard assessmentcommonlevel
  • Training methodologiescommonlevel

competency3

  • Strong communicationcommonlevel
  • Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
  • Initiativecommonlevel

qualification2

  • Early career (2–5 years) in EHS or related fieldscommonlevel
  • Growing independence on projects and familiarity with regulatory frameworkscommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC

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