Environmental Health & Safety Technician

the-swift-group; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift seeks an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician Level 2 in College Park, MD to support OSHA CFR and DoD-aligned safety programs in a laboratory and workplace environment.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, conducting inspections, maintaining SDS, and coordinating with OHESS. A Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, plus HazMat certification and TS/SCI clearance, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Resources, Public Health, or Environmental Health.
• 7 years of relevant experience in environmental protection, safety and health services; a Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years.
• Hazardous Material Manager Certification is required.
• US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain environmental SOPs in accordance with guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and address environmental safety and health concerns across the workplace.
• Maintain and monitor hazardous chemical inventories and ensure proper tracking of all materials in labs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Coordinate remediation plans with project leaders for identified risks.
• Ensure availability of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for substances used in work.
• Serve as liaison with OHESS and other regulatory bodies.
• Assist staff in SOPs with safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents with proper documentation and reporting.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

CFR/DoD regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Resources, Public Health, or Environmental Health

Hazardous Material Manager Certification

Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician Level 2 to join a dynamic team in College Park, MD.

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician Level 2 supports and manages Occupational Safety and Health programs in compliance with OSHA regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, and other applicable standards. This role ensures a safe and compliant laboratory and workplace environment through proactive monitoring, inspections, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain environmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Identify, assess, and address environmental safety and health concerns across the workplace.
• Maintain and monitor hazardous chemical inventories and ensure proper tracking of all materials entering the lab environment.
• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Coordinate with project leaders to develop and implement remediation plans for identified health and safety risks.
• Ensure availability and accuracy of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to introducing substances into the work environment.
• Serve as a liaison with Occupational Health, Environmental & Safety Services (OHESS) and other regulatory bodies.
• Assist scientific and technical staff in developing SOPs that incorporate safe work practices.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring proper documentation and reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, and handled in compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Oversee routine and post-incident decontamination procedures.
• Maintain and distribute safety-related documentation and guidance to staff.
• Coordinate with emergency services as needed in response to incidents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Resources, Public Health, or Environmental Health from an accredited institution.
• 7 years of relevant experience in environmental protection, safety, and health services.
  • A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted (total of 11 years required).
• Hazardous Material Manager Certification (required).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, CFR, and DoD safety regulations.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations in regulated environments.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required