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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Director

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety
Occupational Safety and Compliance
Safety Manager

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.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3–5 years

Job Postings

1

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$83,910/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+12.5%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (22)

Environment Health And Safety

5.0

Occupational Safety And Health

4.8

Chemical Engineering

4.8

Product Demonstration

4.7

Pollution Prevention

4.7

Safety Science

4.6

Waste Minimization

4.6

Continuous Improvement Process

4.5

Civil Engineering

4.5

Program Evaluation

4.4

Occupational Hygiene

4.2

Regulatory Compliance

4.0

Environmental Resource Management

3.9

Environmental Health

3.8

Safety Engineering

3.8

Employee Engagement

3.7

Auditing

3.7

Environmental Studies

3.5

Risk Analysis

3.5

Common Skills (8)

Management

5.0

Leadership

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.4

Communication

4.3

Operations

4.2

Teamwork

4.1

Customer Service

3.6

Strategic Planning

3.6

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