Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

Location(s): Sacramento
Practice/Department: EHS
Internal Title: EHS Manager
Work Environment: In-Office
Compensation: $105 - $115 annually*

Dudek's journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California's water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are
As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.

How You'll Make an Impact
Dudek is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in an environmental, health and safety role(s) and will assist the management team in ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Track metrics and ensure compliance with the Company, Client, State, and Federal requirements.
• Lead incident investigations utilizing various investigation techniques and practices to identify root causes, potential controls, and system improvements for various practices.
• Manage various client portals with document, data, and training requirements.
• Lead company Safety Committee.
• Assist EHS team in tracking client training requirements on client portals and assign training as needed.
• Provide safety documentation support for project planning as needed.
• Provide support for workers compensation cases.
• Assist in EHS program development, review, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of project paperwork and requirements.
• Good problem-solving skills in dynamic and evolving safety culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in environmental health and safety field.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team.
• Understanding of Workers Compensation laws.
• Basic understanding of Hazard recognition, controls, and program implementation.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA Certifications:
  • OSHA 510/511
  • OSHA 30 Hour certification
  • 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Bachelor's degree inenvironmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• CHST / OHST or similar.

Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 annually.*
*Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions:
Environment

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job may also require occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.