EHS Technician: Safety & Compliance Specialist

AgUpdate; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Competitive Pay and PTO

Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent 

Care Accounts

Basic / Optional Life Insurance

Post-Retirement Health Insurance

Employer contribution of 7% of earn­

Optional employee contributed retire‑

Job summary

NY Creates is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to develop, administer, and continually improve EHS programs. You will help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, support a safe work environment, and assist with EHS initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities include implementing EHS programs, managing waste streams, updating chemical inventories, conducting inspections, and coordinating emergency response activities as a member of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with 1–3 years (or 3+ years for associate) in EHS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Support industrial and hazardous waste management activities, including waste collection, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain and update the chemical inventory management system.
• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to support regulatory compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with water and wastewater sampling, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Support environmental monitoring programs, including data collection, analysis, and recordkeeping.
• Participate in emergency response activities as part of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Core Team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field

Associate degree in Environmental Safety, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field

Job description

NY Creates is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Technician to develop, administer, and continually improve EHS programs. You will help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, support a safe work environment, and assist with EHS initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities include implementing EHS programs, managing waste streams, updating chemical inventories, conducting inspections, and coordinating emergency response activities as a member of the