Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amergis is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to support our safety management team in Columbia, MD. You will help implement and maintain safety programs, ensuring compliance and effective cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 2+ years in safety-focused roles, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint. You will participate in emergency response and provide SME guidance to staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in safety-focused roles with knowledge of safety protocols.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local EHS regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining EHS documents in SharePoint, including newsletters, safety data sheets, emergency preparedness plans and evacuation maps
• Compiles and distributes monthly reports from internal and external sources
• Collects, assembles and distributes monthly reports from internal and third-party sources
• Conducts regular safety inspections to ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Serves as a subject matter expert on EHS topics for all Amergis staff
• Assists with injury investigations
• Participates in the HQ Emergency Response Team
• Responds to EHS inquiries and escalates issues as needed
• Completes required professional development and safety training on time
• Performs additional projects and tasks, as assigned

Skills

2+ years safety experience

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator provides essential support to our safety management team, assisting in the implementation and maintenance of our safety programs and protocols. The Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator has a passion for safety, excellent communication skills, and works collaboratively across departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining EHS documents in SharePoint, including newsletters, safety data sheets, emergency preparedness plans and evacuation maps
• Compiles and distributes monthly reports from internal and external sources
• Collects, assembles and distributes monthly reports from internal and third-party sources
• Conducts regular safety inspections to ensure adherence to safety regulations
• Serves as a subject matter expert on EHS topics for all Amergis staff
• Assists with injury investigations
• Participates in the HQ Emergency Response Team
• Responds to EHS inquiries and escalates issues as needed
• Completes required professional development and safety training on time
• Performs additional projects and tasks, as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in safety-focused roles, with demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with federal, state and local EHS regulations
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency in the English language is required

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, MilkStork, Transportation Benefit, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This posting will remain active on job boards for 5 days from date of posting unless there is a good faith basis to extend the posting date.

Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"