Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EH&S) will oversee 19 DCSIST facilities, providing support to the Director of Corporate Services. The EH&S Officer will implement policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all DCS facilities.

Essential Job Functions

Administer fire safety, health, and maintain necessary records. Maintain physical space ensuring a safe, clean, and OSHA-compliant environment. Receive, manage, and process safety and risk work order requests, ensuring problems are resolved quickly. Act as a liaison between DCS employees and any outside contractors needed to resolve technical problems. Drafts and implements safety and risk policies. Ensure safety standards are followed throughout the DCSIST facilities. Participate in the emergency preparedness planning team. Apply or assist with the application for required environmental permits, licenses, and permits. Inspect for OSHA violations and other safety issues, coordinating corrective actions with the DCS safety officer and providing guidance and training to employees using the DCS training system. Serve as a member of the Crisis Management, Safety Communications, and Facility Emergency Task Force. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Monitoring the use of corporate services, ordering facility supplies as necessary, maintaining working relationships with vendors, placing corporate service-related items as needed.

High level of proficiency in PC, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Deltek). Must possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, being a team player. Must have strong problem-solving skills, staying organized, paying close attention to detail, and prioritizing work. Must also be able to work well under pressure and deliver within required deadlines often in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct environmental health and safety training for employee-owners and maintain updating course materials on the LMS system.
• Assist Director of Corporate Services in planning and implementing a monthly safety topic.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly Corporate Service reports by consolidating weekly meeting notes and drafting reports for the director to review.
• Develop and maintain an efficient digital filing system through the SharePoint Portal for all DCS offices.
• Standardize Corporate Services safety supplies and research new deals and suppliers.
• Maintain a contact list of assigned DCS Facility points of contact and communicate with them on all office requirements about corporate services.
• Maintain the Space allotment on SharePoint and distribute all updated information to DCS finance.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors who support all corporate service functions at all DCSIST locations.
• Liaise with the Director of Corporate Services to handle requests and queries from internal DCS clients about corporate services functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ensure adherence to all relevant OSHA and state and local safety regulations. Educate and oversee employees on health and safety procedures and regulations. Monitor DCS employees in the workplace to ensure safety guidelines are followed. Always ensure the company is prepared to submit relevant health and safety documents. Encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials, and supplies. Track the number of incidents and produce reports and coordinate with DCS HR. Monitor exposure to certain hazardous chemicals. Report to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations. Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices. Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders, such as legislators and politicians.

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required. A High School Diploma, GED, plus 20 years of experience, an Associates degree plus 14 years of experience, a Bachelors degree plus 12 years of experience, or a Masters degree plus 10 years of experience are required.

Coordination with the property owner to coordinate safety and risk facilities issues covered by the lease agreement. Ability to understand building plans. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of safety regulations. Ability to manage multiple projects. Experience with handling and shipping knowledge. Ability to develop and maintain policies regarding safety-training programs. Effective training skills. Coordinate with building vendors.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilities. Must be able to bend, lift 40 pounds at a time, stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain and inspect equipment and building systems. Must be able to climb and work on a ladder to conduct safety inspections.

Must-haves:

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to understand and implement safety regulations, including OSHA standards
• Less Common Requirements: None explicitly stated, but the role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 40 pounds, and climb ladders for safety inspections.

Required Skills Summary

• U.S. citizenship
• High School Diploma
• GED plus 20 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of safety regulations
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience with handling and shipping
• Effective training skills

Years of Experience

10-20 years depending on the level of education (see Required Skills section for equivalent combinations of education and experience)

Industry Experience

Experience in environmental health and safety, facilities management, or a related field is likely preferred, although not explicitly stated.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma
• GED or higher (see Required Skills section for equivalent combinations of education and experience)