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INTRODUCTION
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will provide support for the Employee Safety / Occupational Health and Safety function for the UC Health system by coordinating and conducting activities to maintain a safe and healthful environment. The responsibility will be to recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Support:
- Performs routine safety inspections and audits within UC Health facilities.
- Promotes a Culture of Safety (Employee Safety) at UC Health facilities.
- Identify and address potential safety issues, risks and hazards and provide corrective action plans.
- Assist with any OSHA complaints and/or inspections.
- Monitor safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Verify that staff are compliant with these practices and regulations, as supported by Accreditation - Joint Commission, ODH, OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
- Assists with investigating employee incidents to determine root cause and contributing factors.
- Maintain OSHA logs.
- Supports Manager in ensuring effective execution and administration of employee safety program at designated site / within Clinical Domain and other groups to facilitate efforts to achieve overall quality in safety.
- Escalate safety concerns to director, manager, operational leaders, and site senior leaders, as appropriate in a timely manner (as soon as possible, expected to be within same business day - even when full details are not known).
Data and Analytics:
- Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses.
- Prepare monthly reports, including Environment of Care and employee injury reports.
- Performs data analysis and trends of employee safety program data.
- Collaborates with team members on safety initiatives to perform thorough trending and analysis of events, errors, and near misses.
Training and Education:
- Determine and assist with development of safety related training.
- Provides safety training and education to staff on safety topics.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Health and Safety, or safety related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Graduate Safety Professional preferred. Candidate must be willing to complete certification within 6 months of hire.
1 - 2 Years equivalent experience required.
3 - 5 Years equivalent experience preferred.
INTRODUCTION
The Occupational Health and Safety Specialist will provide support for the Employee Safety / Occupational Health and Safety function for the UC Health system by coordinating and conducting activities to maintain a safe and healthful environment. The responsibility will be to recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Support:
- Performs routine safety inspections and audits within UC Health facilities.
- Promotes a Culture of Safety (Employee Safety) at UC Health facilities.
- Identify and address potential safety issues, risks and hazards and provide corrective action plans.
- Assist with any OSHA complaints and/or inspections.
- Monitor safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Verify that staff are compliant with these practices and regulations, as supported by Accreditation - Joint Commission, ODH, OSHA and other regulatory bodies.
- Assists with investigating employee incidents to determine root cause and contributing factors.
- Maintain OSHA logs.
- Supports Manager in ensuring effective execution and administration of employee safety program at designated site / within Clinical Domain and other groups to facilitate efforts to achieve overall quality in safety.
- Escalate safety concerns to director, manager, operational leaders, and site senior leaders, as appropriate in a timely manner (as soon as possible, expected to be within same business day - even when full details are not known).
Data and Analytics:
- Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses.
- Prepare monthly reports, including Environment of Care and employee injury reports.
- Performs data analysis and trends of employee safety program data.
- Collaborates with team members on safety initiatives to perform thorough trending and analysis of events, errors, and near misses.
Training and Education:
- Determine and assist with development of safety related training.
- Provides safety training and education to staff on safety topics.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree - Occupational Health and Safety, or safety related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Graduate Safety Professional preferred. Candidate must be willing to complete certification within 6 months of hire.
1 - 2 Years equivalent experience required.
3 - 5 Years equivalent experience preferred.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sofidel America4
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission4
- Roblox3
- Environmental Resources Management2
- Jabil2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Government & Public Sector7
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Technology & Software6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health and safety specialist jobs.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a related field
- Experience conducting workplace incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Proficiency with safety management software such as Intelex, Cority, or Velocity EHS
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
- Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and applicable federal and state regulatory standards
Tips for Your Health And Safety Specialist Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Hiring managers scan for CSP, CHST, or OSHA 30 credentials before reading anything else. List your certifications in a dedicated section near the top, not buried in a sidebar, so they clear automated screening filters immediately.
Quantify incident reduction on your resume
Vague phrases like 'improved safety culture' won't move the needle. Replace them with specific outcomes: reduced recordable incident rates, cut near-miss reports, or improved inspection scores over a defined period you managed.
Filter openings by industry hazard type
Your experience with confined space entry, fall protection, or process safety management is not interchangeable. Target openings in industries where your specific hazard expertise matches, so your resume lands as a specialist rather than a generalist.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health and safety specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare regulatory scenario answers in advance
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled an OSHA inspection, a near-miss investigation, or a citation response. Write out two or three specific examples before your interview so you can answer with concrete actions and outcomes, not generalities.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before discussing compensation, clarify whether you'll have authority over contractor safety programs, budget for PPE, or headcount for your team. Scope determines your long-term impact and career growth far more than the starting number.
Health And Safety Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health and safety specialists?
The companies hiring the most health and safety specialists right now include Sofidel America, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Roblox, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be heaviest in construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors where regulatory compliance requirements are most intensive.
How many health and safety specialist jobs are remote?
About 13% of health and safety specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because site inspections and physical walkthroughs are core to the job. Sub-areas like EHS program management, regulatory compliance writing, and safety training development are most likely to accommodate remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a health and safety specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety management, environmental science, or a closely related field. Earn your OSHA 30-Hour certification early, then pursue the Associate Safety Professional credential to build credibility before sitting for the Certified Safety Professional exam. Gain field experience through internships or entry-level EHS coordinator roles where you handle incident reports, conduct inspections, and support regulatory audits directly.
Can you get hired as a health and safety specialist without much experience?
Yes, especially if you pair a relevant degree with an OSHA certification and any hands-on exposure from internships, co-ops, or volunteer safety committee work. Employers hiring for entry-level EHS coordinator or safety technician roles often prioritize certifications and demonstrated attention to regulatory detail over years of experience. Targeting industries with high turnover in safety roles, such as construction and warehousing, also improves your chances early in your career.
What does the health and safety specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone screen with HR, a technical interview with the EHS manager or director, and at least one behavioral round where you walk through past incident investigations or regulatory responses. Some employers add a practical component, such as reviewing a mock inspection report or identifying hazards in a facility walkthrough. Final rounds often involve meeting operations or plant managers whose buy-in on safety programs matters to the hiring decision.
Where can I find and apply to health and safety specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to health and safety specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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