Environmental Compliance Specialist conducts required environmental tests, analysis and observations. Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies. Being an Environmental Compliance Specialist requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Environmental Compliance Specialist relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
The EH&S Specialist provides full support to all operating sites and customers. The ideal candidate thrives in a changing and dynamic environment and possess the ability to establish and implement a variety of programs and initiatives to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees, contractors, visitors, plant facilities, and equipment. This position takes a senior role in the implementation of activities and best practices that focus on the prevention of pollution and incidents while creating a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors to the sites. The position requires an experienced professional with excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Requirements (Education and Experience):
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment & Physical Effort
· Able to work in an office environment.
· Able to maintain focus and analyze data.
· Able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.
· Able to speak and communicate proficiently.
· Routine physical exertion: standing, walking.
EEO STATEMENT
Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.