Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

  • Maplewood, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Maplewood, NJ
  • 12 hours ago

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will report to and assist the EHS Manager in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting a culture...

Industrial Hygienist Intern

  • Robbinsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both...

M&B-2025-4 Occupational Safety Consultant 1

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Open to: Department-wide Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (P95) $65,036.01 - $92,158.59 Opening Date: 3/13/2025 Closing Date: 3/27/2025 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department...

EHS Specialist

  • Edison, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 7 days 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...

Global Safety Officer, Rare

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Job title : Global Safety Officer, Rare Location: Bridgewater, NJ About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find...

Public Safety Officer - Security

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing...

Public Safety Officer

  • South Orange, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 9 days ago

The Public Safety officer's primary purpose is to protect life and property. This is accomplished through a variety of tasks including: preventive patrol, reporting suspicious persons/activities,...

Public Safety Officer Seton Hall University

  • South Orange, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 10 days ago

The Public Safety officers primary purpose is to protect life and property. This is accomplished through a variety of tasks including: preventive patrol, reporting suspicious persons/activities,...

On-Call Safety Officer I

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 15 days ago

On-Call Safety Officer I Employer Monmouth University Location New Jersey, United States Salary Salary Not specified Date posted Feb 11, 2025 View more categories Job Details Company Job Details...

Safety Officer I

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Safety Officer I Employer Monmouth University Location New Jersey, United States Salary Salary Not specified Date posted Feb 11, 2025 View more categories Job Details Company Job Details Monmouth...

Public Safety Officer - SMHP Security

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing...

Public Safety Officer - Variable Hours

  • Dover, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Dover, NJ
  • 18 days ago

Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health...

Health Safety Specialist III Health Safety Specialist III (Environmental Service

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist III for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety....

Regional EHS Manager

  • NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • NJ
  • 19 days ago

Company Description With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and...

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Safety Specialist III for the Department of Environmental Health & Safety....

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.7%
Master's Degree
27.3%
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 New Jersey
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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