Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Officer Job at TAP Engineering LLC, College Park, MD

  • TAP Engineering LLC
  • College Park, MD

Job Description

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Officer

TAP Engineering is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Officer to support advanced research and engineering initiatives across a range of physical science domains. This role supports a research-focused environment where safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship are critical to mission success. The EH&S Officer will serve as the primary point of contact for all environmental health and safety matters, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices while supporting scientific and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary liaison with environmental health and safety stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain environmental and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Investigate accidents and incidents and ensure proper reporting and documentation
  • Oversee decontamination procedures and support incident response activities
  • Identify and address environmental health and safety concerns proactively
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement remediation plans
  • Support scientific staff in developing SOPs that incorporate safe practices
  • Maintain and manage hazardous chemical inventory
  • Ensure proper labeling, storage, and documentation — including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) — for all materials
  • Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
  • Ensure availability and condition of protective equipment and safety gear
  • Maintain and distribute safety-related documentation and guidance
  • Coordinate with emergency services and support emergency response efforts as needed

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • One of the following experience requirements:
    • 11+ years of relevant experience without a degree
    • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 7+ years of experience
    • Master's degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of experience
  • Strong understanding of environmental health and safety standards and practices
  • Experience supporting laboratory, research, or technical environments
  • Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) certification
  • Experience with hazardous materials handling and compliance
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and environmental compliance frameworks
  • Experience conducting safety audits and risk assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and improve safety programs in technical environments

Benefits Overview:

  • Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays — never use-or-lose
  • Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
  • Medical Coverage: Employer-paid medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
  • Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
  • Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
  • Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
  • Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Clearance Requirement:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph, based on a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/SBI). Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements. Factors considered for clearance eligibility include, but are not limited to:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Favorable criminal history review
  • Education verification
  • Drug and substance use review
  • Credit history review
  • Subject interview

Additional Information:

By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that application materials may be shared with affiliated teams or programs for consideration for other available opportunities. TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours

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