EHS Technician: Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response

Vance Airscoop; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent…

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Employer contribution to retirement

Employee-contributed retirement option

Job summary

NY Creates is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to support the development, administration, and continuous improvement of EHS programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and helps maintain a safe working environment across the organization.

The position involves supporting waste management, chemical inventory control, site inspections, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental safety or a related scientific field with 1–3 years EHS experience; or an equivalent Associate degree with 3+ years EHS experience.
• Proficiency with OSHA/HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT HazMat, and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Support hazardous waste management, waste labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain and update the chemical inventory management system.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to support regulatory compliance.
• Assist with water and wastewater sampling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support environmental monitoring data collection and recordkeeping.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Industrial hygiene

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, chemistry, biology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

NY Creates is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to support the development, administration, and continuous improvement of EHS programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and helps maintain a safe working environment across the organization.

The position involves supporting waste management, chemical inventory control, site inspections, and data reporting.