Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Dudek; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Discretionary Bonuses

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to enhance workplace safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in EHS roles, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of safety. This dynamic position involves tracking compliance metrics, leading incident investigations, and collaborating with teams to implement effective safety programs. Join a forward-thinking firm that values employee ownership, professional development, and a commitment to community well-being. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in environmental health and safety roles.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Track compliance metrics and lead incident investigations.
• Manage client portals and provide safety documentation support.

Skills

Environmental Health and Safety Standards

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

OSHA Certifications

Tools

Client Portals

Job description

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Who We Are

Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We look for creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interests to help clients achieve project goals. We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values:

• Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.
• Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.
• Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.
• Fun: We take our work seriously…not ourselves.
• Well-Being: We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work. We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work!

About The Job

Dudek is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety role(s) and will assist the management team in ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the items below):

• Track metrics and ensure compliance with the Company, Client, State, and Federal requirements.
• Lead incident investigations utilizing various investigation techniques and practices to identify root causes, potential controls, and system improvements for various practices.
• Manage various client portals with document, data, and training requirements.
• Lead company Safety Committee.
• Assist EHS team in tracking client training requirements on client portals and assign training as needed.
• Provide safety documentation support for project planning as needed.
• Provide support for workers compensation cases.
• Assist in EHS program development, review, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of project paperwork and requirements.
• Good problem-solving skills in dynamic and evolving safety culture.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in the environmental health and safety field.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team.
• Understanding of Workers Compensation laws.
• Basic understanding of Hazard recognition, controls, and program implementation.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

* As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre-employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA Certifications:
• OSHA 510/511
• OSHA 30 Hour certification
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• CHST / OHST or similar.

Physical Requirements:

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits which will be based outdoors and can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles, and equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 annually.

Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

Perks of Being a Dudekian:

At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work-life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.