What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist position at Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington?
About Evergreen Goodwill
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.
The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.
Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Salary Range: $60,000 – 80,000
About The Position
The EHS Specialist is responsible for assuring the implementation of Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington’s risk and safety policies and procedures to ensure team member safety and environmental excellence. This role assists with determining the direction and implementation of a variety of occupational health, safety, environmental loss prevention programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for the organization.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities Include The Following.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10-30 pounds and to operate computer systems. Must have well-developed fine motor control and the ability to grasp, handle, finger and manipulate small and large items. Must be able to perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms, without pain or loss of function; travel across a wide variety of surfaces including, but not limited to, ramps, stairs, and uneven terrain. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
Work Environment: Various working environments to include: office, retail, production and warehouse. Moderate noise level, dust. Must have reliable transportation as this position requires regular travel to store locations and offsite meetings. Must be able to work non-standard hours if required. This position will require approximately 25%- 50% travel (local) between several facilities across 5 counties in WA in which Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington operates. This position is based out of the Seattle Administration Building.
Everyone Is Welcome
When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.
Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?
This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.
Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.
The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.
Job Title: Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist
Salary Range: $60,000 – 80,000
About The Position
The EHS Specialist is responsible for assuring the implementation of Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington’s risk and safety policies and procedures to ensure team member safety and environmental excellence. This role assists with determining the direction and implementation of a variety of occupational health, safety, environmental loss prevention programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for the organization.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities Include The Following.
- Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. Survey to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions.
- Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
- Coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analysis.
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries.
- Assist in accident investigation and root cause analysis and recommend solutions to mitigate risk.
- Assist in the development of specialized education and training materials. Conduct specialized safety and environmental training programs to communicate hazard control information.
- Assist in new team member occupational health, safety and environmental orientation. Conduct/Co-lead Safety Committee meetings.
- Coordinate environmental compliance programs related to hazardous wastes and reporting to DOE/EPA.
- Perform daily EHS administrative tasks.
- All other duties or projects as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
- 2 to 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with Washington State and local environmental, health or safety regulatory compliance.
- Experience with hazardous materials storage and transportation, emergency response, powered industrial vehicles, and ergonomics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of delivering hands on health, safety and environmental training. Ability to implements and coordinate comprehensive health and safety accident prevention programs.
- Excellent judgment and discretion skills and ability to protect confidential information.
- Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple projects in a timely manner.
- Valid WA State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10-30 pounds and to operate computer systems. Must have well-developed fine motor control and the ability to grasp, handle, finger and manipulate small and large items. Must be able to perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms, without pain or loss of function; travel across a wide variety of surfaces including, but not limited to, ramps, stairs, and uneven terrain. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
Work Environment: Various working environments to include: office, retail, production and warehouse. Moderate noise level, dust. Must have reliable transportation as this position requires regular travel to store locations and offsite meetings. Must be able to work non-standard hours if required. This position will require approximately 25%- 50% travel (local) between several facilities across 5 counties in WA in which Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington operates. This position is based out of the Seattle Administration Building.
Everyone Is Welcome
When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.
Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?
- A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
- Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
- Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
- Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
- Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
- Employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mentorship Program
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Job Training
This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
