Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

ID: 2025-69973
USA-AL-Cullman
Required Clearance: No clearance
Posted Date: 1/12/2026
Category: Safety/EHS
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
[Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.] Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Developing, implementing, and monitoring company environmental, health and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, this Specialist will have the opportunity to help our nations heroes make a true impact. Youll be responsible for the day-to-day EHS compliance at the site(s). Youll conduct management systems internal audits as well as assure the EHS management systems standards are being properly implemented (ISO14001/45001) at the site. Well rely on you to recommend corrective action where environmental, health and safety hazards exist. Its a challenge that will put your talent in the spotlight.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often classified
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge, grow and build relationships

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in an industrial work environment that we can build on
• Learn, understand and apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Display initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Experience handling hazardous waste with applicable training (preferred)
• Experience with evaluating employee exposure to chemicals (preferred)

What sets you apart:

• Motivated to do your best every day while supporting a small team
• Ability to multi-task, supporting multiple projects
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Desire to learn, grow and support the entire business portfolio

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $82,015.00 - USD $88,743.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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