Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer
Location: Littleton, MA
Work Model: Hybrid
Full Time
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer is responsible for overseeing environmental health and safety operations across 19 DCS / IST facilities . This role supports the Director of Corporate Services and ensures the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of safety, health, and environmental policies to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace.
Essential Job Functions

• Administer fire safety, health, and safety programs; routinely inspect, test, and maintain required safety records.
• Maintain physical workspaces to ensure a safe, clean, and OSHA-compliant environment.
• Receive, manage, and resolve safety and risk-related work orders in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison between DCS employees and external contractors for facility and safety-related issues.
• Draft, implement, and enforce safety and risk management policies across all facilities.
• Ensure safety standards are consistently followed throughout DCS/IST locations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response initiatives.
• Apply for or assist with obtaining required environmental permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Inspect facilities for OSHA violations and coordinate corrective actions with the DCS Safety Officer.
• Provide safety guidance and conduct employee training using the DCS Learning Management System (LMS).
• Serve on Crisis Management, Safety Communications, and Facility Emergency Task Forces.
• Monitor and manage corporate services-related supplies; coordinate vendor relationships and procurement.
• Develop and conduct environmental health and safety training programs and maintain LMS course materials.
• Assist the Director of Corporate Services with monthly safety topics and initiatives.
• Prepare weekly Corporate Services reports by consolidating meeting notes and drafting summaries.
• Develop and maintain a centralized digital filing system using SharePoint.
• Standardize safety supplies and research new vendors and supplier agreements.
• Maintain facility point-of-contact lists and communicate corporate services requirements.
• Manage space allotment documentation in SharePoint and coordinate updates with DCS Finance.
• Serve as the primary vendor contact supporting corporate service functions across all locations.
• Respond to internal client requests related to corporate services operations.
• Ensure readiness for submission of all required health and safety documentation.
• Promote the use of safer work practices, materials, and equipment.
• Track safety incidents, produce reports, and coordinate with DCS Human Resources.
• Monitor employee exposure to hazardous chemicals and report as required.
• Interface with OSHA and other regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Build collaborative relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and legislators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• U.S. Citizenship required due to customer-related sensitivity.
• Education & Experience (one of the following):
  • High School Diploma/GED + 20+ years of experience
  • Associate's Degree + 14 years of experience
  • Bachelor's Degree + 12 years of experience
  • Master's Degree + 10 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, state, and local safety regulations.
• Experience coordinating safety and risk issues covered under lease agreements.
• Ability to read and interpret building and facility plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Deltek.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with handling and shipping processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain safety training and compliance programs.
• Effective presentation and employee training skills.
• Experience coordinating with building vendors and service providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, interpersonal skills, and team collaboration.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilities.
• Ability to bend, lift (up to 40 lbs ), stretch, climb, and crawl as required.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders to conduct safety inspections.

Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Highest Education (Degree / School / Completion Year):
How many years of GOV/CON Environmental Health and Safety Officer experience do you have?
How many years of building plans experience do you have?
How many years of develop and maintain policies regarding safety-training programs experience do you have?
How many facilities have you managed at one time?
Do you have high level of P.C. proficiency working with M.S. office products (Specifically: word, excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Deltek? If so, how would you rate your skill proficiency. Beginner, Intermediate, Expert?
Have you developed and conducted environmental health and safety training for employee-owners and maintaining/updating course materials in a LMS system?
Do you have relevant OSHA and state and local safety regulations experience?
How many years of experience do you have with Reports to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations?
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
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Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
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Are you able to work Hybrid in Littleton, MA on your own expenses? (yes/no):