EH&S Specialist - Public Works Safety & Compliance

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

EAP

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Town of Natick is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to join the Department of Public Works & Facilities. The role focuses on developing workplace safety programs, coordinating regulatory training, and conducting inspections and investigations to promote a strong safety culture across municipal operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field, 1+ year EH&S experience, and knowledge of OSHA and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 1+ year of EH&S, safety, or regulatory compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Massachusetts DLS, MassDEP, and EPA regulations.
• Experience with safety programs, inspections, hazard assessments, and accident/incident investigations.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate requirements to employees at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with departments, employees, and regulatory agencies.
• ASP, CSP, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DLS/OSHA training and regulatory compliance programs.
• Develop and implement workplace safety policies, programs, and training.
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard assessments, and accident/incident investigations; recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor safety practices and promote continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with Town departments and employees to identify hazards and implement practical solutions.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and safety partners.
• Support environmental compliance and maintain required safety and compliance records.
• Stay current on applicable OSHA, DLS, MassDEP, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EH&S experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety

Equivalent experience

Job description

Town of Natick is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to join the Department of Public Works & Facilities. The role focuses on developing workplace safety programs, coordinating regulatory training, and conducting inspections and investigations to promote a strong safety culture across municipal operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field, 1+ year EH&S experience, and knowledge of OSHA and state regulations.