Job Description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer

Location: Littleton, MA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Government / Military
Salary Range: $78,208 $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Vendor fee-$1500

Position Overview

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA standards. This role supports a fast-paced, highly regulated government/military environment and requires hands-on site engagement, inspections, and employee training.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce environmental health and safety policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and workplace safety regulations

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments

• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive actions

• Provide safety training and guidance to employees and leadership

• Support handling, storage, and shipping activities to ensure regulatory compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and compliance records

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture

• Manage multiple EHS-related projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (mandatory)

• High School Diploma/GED plus 20+ years of relevant experience
  OR Associate's Degree plus 14+ years of experience
  OR Bachelor's Degree plus 12+ years of experience
  OR Master's Degree plus 10+ years of experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and environmental health and safety regulations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

• Experience delivering safety training and presentations

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated areas for inspections

• Comfortable performing on-site safety inspections in industrial or facilities settings

• Hybrid work environment with on-site presence required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government, military, defense, or highly regulated environments

• Background in facilities management, manufacturing, or environmental compliance

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Additional Information

• Position is a backfill role

• Compensation is reviewed annually and may include performance-based increases

• Employment is contingent upon meeting all government and regulatory requirements

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package,

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