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Boeing Summer 2026 Internship Program (Paid) – Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
Everett, Washington; Saint Charles, Missouri; Salt Lake City, Utah; Charleston, South Carolina; Berkeley, Missouri; Puyallup, Washington; Renton, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Washington; Auburn, Washington; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Antonio, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; North Charleston, South Carolina; New Orleans, Louisiana
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Launch your career with Boeing, celebrated by WayUp as a Top 100 Internship Program in the US for 2025! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2026 intern program.
Boeing has shaped the course of human history through aerospace innovations. Today, because of our amazing people and powerful technologies, our products connect the globe, protect freedom, and advance scientific discovery around the world. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, we’re inspiring the next century of explorers – we invite you to join us on the journey ahead!
As an intern at Boeing, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things.
Over the course of our 10-12-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:
• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real world problems
• Experience our products up close by touring our state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
• Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of Boeing
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in the aerospace industry
The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) organization at Boeing delivers safer, healthier, and more sustainable solutions to our business partners and employees.
Specific EHS internship opportunities include:
- Ergonomists – At The Boeing Company, Ergonomists work with employees to identify and help resolve ergonomic risk throughout our factories and office environments. As a member of the Ergonomics team, you will be evaluating how employees perform their work in a variety of environments, and assisting in identifying and developing solutions to reduce or eliminate ergonomic stressors. You will work alongside experienced members of the greater EHS team and engineering to implement new tooling, technology, and/or processes to improve how products are built.
- Industrial Hygiene – Industrial Hygienists play a critical role in evaluating and reducing workplace exposures to chemical and physical hazards and keeping our workplaces safe and healthy. As part of the Industrial Hygiene team, you will get hands on sampling experience in a variety of different environments, including working with and around Boeing’s products. You will help analyze industrial hygiene data, work alongside experienced industrial hygienists, and help increase compliance and develop solutions for exposure reduction.
- Workplace Safety – Safety and Health Specialists are critical in the evaluation of health and safety risk, as well as maintaining regulatory compliance in and around Boeing products. As a Workplace Safety intern, you will work alongside experienced members of the greater EHS team and engineering to implement new tooling, new technology, or process change to improve how products are built.
- Environmental Specialist – As part of the Boeing Environment Team, you will join the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) team supporting Airplane Program and/or Boeing Defense, Space, and Security operations. The EHS team works collaboratively across multiple environmental disciplines (for example, air quality, storm water, hazardous waste, solid waste, industrial wastewater, spill prevention, and underground storage tanks), and supports conservation/sustainability initiatives as well as regulatory compliance.
All of these positions are expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Some of these positions may require the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Some of these positions must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Employer not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):
- Ability to work full-time during Summer 2026
- Currently an enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2026
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Majoring in: Human Factors, Ergonomics, Safety, Sustainability , Biology, Chemistry, Safety, Industrial Hygiene,
- Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related
- Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or above)
- Previous internships or work experience and/or involvement with student or civic organizations
- Passion for the aerospace industry and interest and enthusiasm for a career with Boeing
- The ability to telecommute
- The ability to relocate and work onsite
- Preferred skills: Computing skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel), presentation skills, ability to quickly adapt to schedule changes, data analysis, project management, change management, communication, organization, regulatory knowledge, risk analysis
Relocation:
Some of these positions offer relocation based on eligibility.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Applications for this position will be accepted through October 18, 2025.
Shift:
These positions are for 1st shift.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards
package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including
health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a
number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location,
date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and
qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: Min: $38,000 – Max: $64,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 18, 2025
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This job requires a Security Clearance
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
To Apply:
L&I DOSH Maritime Safety Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator 3 (CISHl3)
Salary: $80,820.00 – $108,780.00 Annually
Location: King County – Multiple Locations, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-05421
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: DOSH – Compliance
Opening Date: 08/04/2025
Closing Date: 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Industrial Hygienists and Safety & Health Investigators will be compensated basic salary plus 10% for each hour they are required to use personal protective equipment (excluding hard hats, boots, hearing and eye protection) to enter a hazardous worksite to consult, inspect or investigate where serious hazards are present.
PLUS
King County Premium Pay – If assigned to a permanent duty station in King County, employees will receive 5% Premium Pay calculated from their base salary.
IF BILINGUAL
If hired as bilingual (not required), after passing an assessment of your ability to write and speak fluently, employees with bilingual responsibilities receive a 5% increase in pay.
AND
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position will be provided by L&I DOSH as specified in WAC 296-800-16020.
Please Note: This position may be located in either of our King Co. locations (Seattle, Bellevue, or Tukwila, WA) with availability.
Are you an experienced heavy industrial maritime safety professional and would like a change of pace?
Do you have a passion for safety in the heavy industrial maritime industry?
You would be perfect for our DOSH Maritime Compliance Industrial Safety & Health Investigator (CISHl3)!
L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law Chapter 49.17 RCW by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Our inspectors visit workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules.
The Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator (CISHI) positions are used to maintain Federal approval of the state plan occupational safety and health program that is necessarily authorized under statute, Chapter 49.17 RCW (WISHA), and have enforcement authority over all employers in the state of Washington. This includes private and public sector, state, county, and city authorities. The approved State program at the Department of Labor and Industries must be maintained as-effective-as the federal OSHA compliance program. The work is aimed at ensuring all employers comply with workplace safety and health laws and rules to prevent worker and public fatalities, injuries and illnesses, to include compliance enforcement through legal processes and procedures.
CISHI-3s are senior level safety and health investigators that have attended a defined new hire course that includes over 360 classroom hours (provided upon hire). They conduct highly complex investigations and inspections of safety and health hazards in all industries independently or in teams. This includes fatalities or accident investigations, resulting in hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye.
All of this work is crucial to the safety and health of the workers of the State of Washington, and directly impacts and supports the Department’s mission, “Keep Washington Safe and Working”.
Driving is a required part of this job in order to perform the duties of this position as an L&I investigator to get from one location to another. There will be frequent daily travel with occasional overnight travel throughout the State. You will use a state-issued vehicle, motor pool vehicle, or must be able to provide personally owned vehicle (POV) when a pool or state-issued vehicle is not available. Therefore, you must have a valid unrestricted driver license without any convictions for driving under the influence or a driving offense that endangered or harmed others within the past 7 years. Individuals driving POVs for state business must show proof of personal liability insurance.
To perform this job, you must be physically capable to walk through a variety of workplaces such as large manufacturing plants with metal stairways, catwalks, ladders, and walk through rough terrain. Must also be able to be exposed to weather (wearing appropriate weather gear) for long durations.
Learn more about DOSH here: 50 Years of DOSH
Duties
Some of what you’ll do:
- Independently conduct thorough fatality investigations to determine root cause and other contributing factors.
- Independently investigate heavy industrial maritime and shipyard accidents resulting in hospitalizations, amputations, or loss of an eye.
- Perform safety inspections including investigations of heavy industrial maritime and shipyard accidents.
- Conduct pre-investigation research including any necessary review of electronic files and relevant references that may require hours of sitting or standing.
- Evaluates mall passenger vessel compliance with the requirements of RCW88.04, WAC 296-115 and 46 CFR Subchapter T and give recommendation on whether or not to issue license to operate.
- Enter physical worksites unannounced to conduct compliance investigations.
- Assist CISHl-6 engineers on more complex investigations, such as catastrophic events where multiple fatalities and/or hospitalizations have occurred.
- Investigate complaints and referrals to determine if the alleged hazards exist and employees are exposed to them.
- Document findings, prepare a detailed report and respond to the complainant established policy.
- Investigate worksites to identify safety hazards while taking field notes, photos, videos, or other appropriate documentation methods.
- Determine employer compliance or non-compliance with WISHA Safety and Health Standards and write reports documenting employee exposure along with proposed citations and monetary penalties as appropriate.
- Ensure abatement of hazards identified during inspection by ensuring employer know show to send in required paperwork enclosed in the Citation and Notice, contacting employers when abatement is nearing its due date (if the department has not received the employer certification of abatements), e-mailing copies of the certifications forms when they have been misplaced by the employer, sending official letters on non-abatement compliance, and notifying their supervisor that they have completed the above steps and the employer has not complied so a follow-up inspection can be assigned.
- Works with the Attorney General’s office and local prosecutors on highly complex and difficult cases.
- Testifies on behalf of the Department as primary witness for all inspections conducted, and testifies as witness to any other inspections participated in.
- Performs evidence handling of highly complex cases.
- And much more!
What we are looking for:
- Experience within BOTH maritime and safety.
- A strong desire to ensure worker safety with a thorough understanding of safety and health rules and regulations and ability to identify safety related hazards in a variety of workplaces.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills with ability to write comprehensive and concise reports detailing identified hazards.
- Willing and able to work with hostile clients or customers (both internal and external).
- Knowledge of Safety and Health Rules and Regulations, the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and the federal government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The ability to explain to customers what their businesses must do to comply with these regulations.
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations–Enforces governmental laws, rules and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.
- Perform duties safely; model the behavior we expect to see.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Must possess a valid unrestricted driver license
- While driving a state vehicle or personally owned vehicle (POV) for state business an employee must have a valid unrestricted driver license and may not have convictions for driving under the influence or driving offense that endangered or harmed others within the past 7 years. Individuals driving POVs for state business must receive permission in advance to use their POV, and possess and show proof of personal liability insurance.
- A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential is preferred prior to hiring and must be obtained within six months of hiring and maintained throughout the term of employment.*Cost to employee to obtain and/or maintain reimbursed by L&I.
AND either one of the following:
Five years of full-time professional experience as an employer’s safety director or manager, industrial hygienist, or safety and health specialist in maritime heavy industry*.OR
Five years of experience as a DOSH Compliance Industrial Safety and Health Investigator (CISHI) or equivalent experience as a Federal OSHA or other state plan journey-level safety and health specialist or industrial hygienist, with at least 2 years experience in heavy industrial maritime industry*.OR
Seven years of experience in the maritime heavy industry*.OR
Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) AND at least two years of experience working in maritime heavy industry*.
* Examples of maritime heavy industry experience include Coast Guard vessel inspections, cargo handling ,ship building, commercial diving ,marine construction, marine terminal operations or USCG/US Navy active duty.
Empty heading
DESIRED:
- Certified Marine Chemist
- Bilingual preferred; persons of all languages are encouraged to apply. Bilingual jobs include a 5% salary increase for dual language responsibilities.
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Background Check Notice:
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Did You Know?
Washington is America’s Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington’s 3 million workers.
Corporate Safety Manager
If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!
We are currently looking for a Corporate Safety Manager with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.
Who we are – Our Mission
We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.
For over 60 years, we have proudly served our clients and customers with quality, professionalism and compassion. We are a nationally recognized social enterprise with multiple business units and diverse programs across Washington state, dedicated to delivering value to our communities and providing a chance for change.
What you’ll do
The Corporate Safety Manager will be responsible for both the strategic oversight and tactical execution of safety programs across all our organization, working in effective collaboration with existing Safety/Compliance/Risk Management personnel and program leadership. This position is an Individual Contributor role, and requires a unique blend of high-level planning and hands-on management to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, compliance with regulatory standards, and the continuous development and improvement of our safety culture. We are in an exciting era of designing and implementing our Safety infrastructure, so the ideal candidate will have the ability to create long-term safety strategies while effectively managing daily operational safety opportunities and challenges
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor of Science in occupational health, emergency management, business or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility within a Safety Operations, Safety Leadership and/or Safety specific position(s).
- OSHA 30-hour training card/certification required.
- Experience working with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
- Versed in applicable federal, state and local safety and regulatory standards with demonstrated proficiency applying them in the workplace.
- Experience in managing workers’ compensation and insurance programs.
- Experience with incident reporting systems, safety and security audits, and incident investigations.
- Experience leading Safety related continuous quality improvement programs and practice.
- Experience coaching, managing, influencing and supervising personnel in adhering to safety policy, procedure and practice in the workplace.
Preferably you’ll bring
- Advanced degree in occupational health, emergency management, business or related field.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) are highly desirable.
- Experience within manufacturing, healthcare services, and/or non-profit industry preferred.
- Experience in a management or leadership role (preferably 2+ years) overseeing safety staff.
What we offer
At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees’ health, security, and balance.
Compensation:
The full salary range is $94,877 – $158,134. New hires start between $94,877 – $126,502 based on experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market factors. While the full pay range is listed for this position for pay transparency, individual compensation is determined by various factors and may vary within the posted range.
Benefits
Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment in:
- Medical
- Flexible spending
- Dental
- Vision coverage
After 60 days of full-time employment coverage for
- Life,
- AD&D, and disability
Other benefits include:
- Dependent Daycare flexible spending.
- Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor’s degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 months of employment.
- Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee’s annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
- Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
- Public transportation discount.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
EEO
Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement
Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company
Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.
Application link is:
Manager-Environmental Safety
Job Category: Safety
Requisition Number: MANAG003256
Posting Details
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- Posted: June 30, 2025
- Full-Time
- Locations
Showing 1 location
Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Job Details
Description
Salary range is $93k to $185k, with a midpoint of $139k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Plans, develops, implements, and manages the functions, activities, and processes of the Industrial Hygiene (IH) program for the Agency to ensure that it is effective in practice and in alignment with Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles; interfaces regularly and coordinates with IH staff and other staff; reviews processes, programs, and procedures for accuracy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance; oversees the agency’s Safety Risk Management process for industrial hygiene hazards; coordinates assigned activities with other programs, Departments/Offices, and outside agencies; leads and mentors direct report staff; manages the response to employee safety accidents and incidents involving industrial hygiene programs; manages the development and distribution of employee safety-related information; leads IH staff in providing safety support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned IH staff; assigns work activities and coordinates resources, schedules, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates the work of team members and provides constructive feedback; coaches, trains, develops, and motivates staff, and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
- Develops and fosters strong working relationships with staff, agency departments, consultants, operations contractors, and state and federal agencies.
- Oversees the agency’s Safety Risk Management process for industrial hygiene safety hazards; manages IH staff-assigned facility safety inspections and assessments documented in the hazard management system to ensure hazard accuracy, mitigation effectiveness, and regulatory compliance; provides oversight for the completion of routine, documented facility safety inspections to identify and track hazards, generate compliance data, and provide recommendations to stakeholders for continuous improvement.
- Coordinates with Safety division leadership to oversee day to day safety activities; interacts with other department/division personnel on behalf of the Safety division; collaborates with all stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture in alignment with established SMS principles.
- Advises IH staff in the development and presentation of employee safety-related information, including training materials, daily safety messages, and published agency safety articles/topics.
- Responsible for partnering with Sound Transit operating contractors on monitoring, compliance, and corrective actions, as needed.
- Provides oversight on the reporting and tracking of industrial hygiene safety data (key performance indicators) in order to identify and share ongoing safety performance towards established agency and department/division goals; analyzes safety data and reports for trends that may add value to the business.
- Oversees the development, evaluation, updating, implementation, and review of industrial hygiene safety programs and trainings to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Agency policies and procedures.
- Participates in the development and administration of the assigned division annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures that project(s) expenditures and cost estimates are adequately documented and monitored to their completion; reviews and approves expenditures; and implements adjustments as needed.
- Provides support to the Agency; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional organization meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields of industrial hygiene, ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively across the Sound Transit system; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
- Champions and models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field; Five years of experience in industrial hygiene practice and program management in a medium to large organization; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- Valid state driver’s license. Position is responsible transporting equipment to warehouses, capital projects, and construction offices for IH inspections including large/heavy testing equipment.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Principles of industrial hygiene practice and occupational health and safety program management.
- Use of industrial hygiene equipment for monitoring chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic exposures, and knowledge of standard methods for conducting these evaluations.
- Methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety program training sessions.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety.
- Methods and techniques used in the performance of safety duties and responsibilities.
- Methods and techniques of hazard management, including anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, biological, physical, and ergonomic risks.
- Recent developments, current literature, and information related to industrial hygiene best practices and regulations.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
- Principles of team leadership including training principles and practices.
- Developing collaborative relationships for problem solving.
- Driving an Agency safety culture that ensures the health and safety of employees regardless of job or task.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including technical, administrative, operational, and regulatory agency staff.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
- Applying principles and practices of industrial hygiene and health and safety.
- Understanding technical and/or industry concepts of safety management.
- Overseeing the performance of a variety of industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety duties.
- Public speaking and in developing and delivering presentations and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
- Monitoring safety program performance and recommend adjustments.
- Evaluating operational area safety requirements.
- Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Developing and conducting safety training programs.
- Identifying safety training needs.
- Knowledge in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment.
- Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
- Position is responsible for IH inspections and assessments; may be subject to climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking and carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Health & Safety Specialist
Job Category: Safety
Requisition Number: HEALT003259
Posting Details
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- Posted: July 2, 2025
- Full-Time
- Locations
Showing 1 location
Seattle, WA 98104, USA
Job Details
Description
Salary range is $45k to $134k, with a midpoint of $88k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general direction of the Employee Health and Safety Manager, administers and provides support to various health and safety programs and functions to ensure that it is effective in practice an in alignment with Safety Management System (SMS) principles, including safety inspections, PPE, first aid kits, ergonomics, accident/incident reporting, and employee safety committee; assists in the development, implementation, and management of programs and standard operating procedures to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational injuries and illnesses; analyzes new and existing jobs, tasks, processes, or systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards; coordinates assigned activities with other programs, departments, and outside agencies; works with Senior Health and Safety Specialists as directed; and provides administrative and technical support to the Employee Health and Safety (EHS) Group.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Provides support to health and safety programs and functions for all Agency employees; coordinates with various workgroups on hazard mitigations, safety processes/procedures, training needs, and employee health and safety concerns; provides recommendations and assistance to managers and employees on all aspects of employee health and safety.
- Conducts or assists with various facility safety inspections (including offices, operations and maintenance facilities, and warehouses) and conducts safety spot checks to identify hazards and appropriate mitigations, with the goal of ensuring worker safety and regulatory compliance.
- Administers the agency PPE program, including provisioning and distribution to all employees.
- Administers the first aid kit provisioning contract across all agency offices and facilities.
- Administers the office ergonomic program, including program development and management, and conducting office ergonomic assessments/consultations for on-site employees and remote workers.
- Administers the employee accident/incident reporting and investigation process.
- Addresses and elevates employee health and safety concerns that are reported the EHS Group and serves as a liaison between the EHS Group and the Employee Safety Committee.
- Works effectively with Senior Health and Safety Specialists to ensure effective program management; works collaboratively with other EHS Group staff; assists on the development, implementation, and management of the Agency Accident Prevention Program and related programs and standard operating procedures.
- Provides support to the Employee Health and Safety Manager and Senior Health and Safety Specialists on matters as directed; participates on a variety of committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
- Champions and models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or closely related field; Four years of experience in health and safety program coordination including safety reviews, assessment, and training functions in a medium to large organization; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid state driver’s license. Position is responsible for transporting equipment for inspections/assessments.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a safety program area.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Methods and techniques used in the performance of safety duties and responsibilities.
- Principles and practices of industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety programs.
- Occupational health and safety standards, including construction safety standards and rail system safety requirements.
- Mandated safety program rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Methods and techniques of developing and conducting safety program training sessions.
- Recent developments, current literature, and information related to safety rules and regulations.
- Principles of team leadership including training principles and practices.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
- Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
- Leading project teams with a focus on optimizing process efficiencies to ensure project deliverables.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
- Applying principles and practices of health and safety.
- Understanding technical and/or industry concepts of safety management.
- Performing a variety of occupational health and safety duties.
- Developing and conducting safety training programs.
- Public speaking and in developing and delivering presentations and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
- Monitoring safety program performance and recommend adjustments.
- Identifying safety training needs.
- Evaluating operational area safety requirements.
- Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
- Working cooperatively with other divisions, Agency officials, and outside agencies.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment.
- Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
- Position is required to conduct inspections/assessments; may be subject to bending, climbing, crawling, eye/hand coordination, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking, carrying up to 50 pounds, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
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