Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
At a Glance
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–5 years. Top skills: Environment Health And Safety, Management, Leadership.
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Bachelor's degree
3–5 years
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Median Wage
$83,910/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+12.5%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Environment Health And Safety
Occupational Safety And Health
Chemical Engineering
Product Demonstration
Pollution Prevention
Safety Science
Waste Minimization
Continuous Improvement Process
Civil Engineering
Program Evaluation
Occupational Hygiene
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Resource Management
Environmental Health
Safety Engineering
Employee Engagement
Auditing
Environmental Studies
Risk Analysis
Common Skills (8)
Management
Leadership
Interpersonal Communications
Communication
Operations
Teamwork
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
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