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EHS Sr Specialist

US-NE-Lincoln

Job ID: 2026-35674
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources/Recruiting
Lincoln, NE

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

Outlines and implements policies or programs to educate and promote employee health and safety or environmental compliance.  
Delivers training programs educating staff on environmental concerns or health and safety risks found in the organization.   
Communicates regularly with management and administration regarding the status of environmental initiatives.  
Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.   
Tracks and documents accidents to understand causes and recommend changes to prevent future accidents. 
Monitors known health, safety, or environmental hazards, such as noise, air, or wastewater pollution levels.   
Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment and processes recommending corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance to established regulations. 
Communicates facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.  
Has a broad and current knowledge of all government and applicable industry safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate will have experience with environmental activities, which would include but not limited to: air and wastewater permits, regulatory reporting. Experience with hazardous waste shipping, profiles and manifests. Familiar with EPA regulations and Industrial Hygienist background a plus.
Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline preferred
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Safety best practices. Safety communications. Safety inspections. Safety investigations. Safety policies and procedures. Safety training. Inspection documentation.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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