EHS Specialist II

General Dynamics Corporation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation is looking for an EHS Specialist II in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The role involves implementing health and safety programs, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree and relevant experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is a full-time opportunity focusing on maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a relevant discipline or equivalent education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Safety best practices and inspection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies for employee health and safety.
• Deliver training on environmental concerns and safety risks.
• Maintain training records and safety documentation.
• Monitor health, safety, or environmental hazards.
• Coordinate inspections of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Safety best practices

Safety communications

Safety inspections

Safety investigations

Safety policies and procedures

Safety training

Inspection documentation

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

EHS Specialist II

Job ID: 2026-36388 | Type: Full Time | Category: Health & Safety | Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.
• Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.
• Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives.
• Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
• Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents.
• Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.
• Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations.
• Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.
• Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Safety best practices. Safety communications. Safety inspections. Safety investigations. Safety policies and procedures. Safety training. Inspection documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.