Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Florida

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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Regional EHS Manager

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

waste management....

Site EHS Manager

  • Cocoa, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cocoa, FL
  • 14 hours 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...

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level)

  • Miami, FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 21 hours ago

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level...

EHS Specialist

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience...

EHS Specialist

  • FL
  • 1 day ago
  • FL
  • 1 day ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - High school or equivalent - A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelors degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience...

Experienced Power Plant EHS Specialist (8 positions)

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

About the Role Location United States of America Florida Orlando Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State/Province/County: Pennsylvania City: Pittsburgh Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...

Environment Health & Safety Specialist

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is critical to the safety and wellbeing of Fanatics Associates....

Health & Safety Manager/Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

  • Merritt Island, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Merritt Island, FL
  • 2 days ago

Performs risk assessment and program evaluation tasks with a focus on exposures to toxic substances, industrial hygiene standards and regulations....

Certified Industrial Hygienist

  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Ocala, FL
  • 2 days ago

A demonstrated ability in industrial hygiene, preferably in a warehousing, corporate, and medical practice setting....

Public Safety Officer DT

  • Naples, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 2 days ago

Promote environmental compliance by communication, coordination, training and creativity with various departments to achieve departmental goals....

EHS Manager

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: SUMMARY Under the direction of the Operations Director, the Environmental Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for providing support to the Lakeland production plant, project...

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in safety or industrial hygiene, or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following...

EHS Coordinator

  • Sumterville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Sumterville, FL
  • 4 days ago

What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree in a safety science, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, engineering or other industrial discipline work experience...

Regional EHS Manager

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 5 days ago

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply...

Sr. Manager, EHS - East

  • Homestead, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Homestead, FL
  • 6 days ago

What You'll Bring: 5+ years of experience in Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Compliance, or a related field, preferably within a corporate or industrial setting....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Florida 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 Florida
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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