Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Scottsdale, AZ · Posted October 2, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at General Dynamics Mission Systems
More in Arizona job market · Aerospace & Defense · Operations jobs
More roles at General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Sr Advanced Mechanical Engineer · Canonsburg, PA
- Advanced Mechanical Engineer · Bloomington, MN
- Component Engineer · Manassas, VA
- Advanced Systems Engineer | MDA SE&I Responsible Engineer · Huntsville, AL
- Entry Level Engineer - (Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Other)
- Software Engineer – Entry Level · Manassas, VA
Similar jobs
- Environmental Specialist -PT-Trinity Health Chelsea · Trinity Health · Chelsea, MI
- Environmental Specialist · Amrize · Saginaw, MI
- Senior EHS Specialist · Takeda Development Center Americas · Brooklyn Park, MN
- Sr. Analyst: Environmental, Health & Safety - Transportation Risk · Vail Resorts · Broomfield, CO
- Environmental Health and Safety Specialist · Chewy · Louisville, KY
- Senior Environmental Associate/Scientist · Exponent · Burlington, MA
Where Scottsdale, AZ ranks
Where Scottsdale, AZ placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #3Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Southwest59 / 100 · of 15
- #4Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Southwest16% · of 43
- #7Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Southwest13 conferences · of 16
- #8Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southwest7% · of 39
- #8Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southwest44 / 100 · of 15
- #9Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest81 jobs · of 38
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among environmental scientists and specialists, including health is little observed so far. Measured exposure for environmental scientists and specialists, including health: 5% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants selected may 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. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s 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.
Overview
As an EHS Specialist, you’ll help create a safer, healthier, and more environmentally responsible workplace. You’ll partner with teams across the site and the enterprise to support environmental, health and safety programs, training, inspections, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
What you’ll experience
A hands-on role helping improve workplace safety and environmental practices.
Opportunities to collaborate with employees, leaders, and outside regulatory agencies.
Variety in your day—from site inspections and training to managing safety information and supporting facility projects.
The chance to identify improvement opportunities, including practical uses of AI and technology.
A supportive environment to build your EHS knowledge and grow your career.
What you bring to the table
A bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, an equivalent combination of education and experience, or a master’s degree.
Working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver clear, engaging EHS requirements and training.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to manage information and create reports or presentations.
The ability to work well with people across departments while staying organized and detail-focused.
What sets you apart
Experience conducting EHS inspections, internal audits, and identifying workplace hazards, with the ability to evaluate and propose corrective actions where needed
Experience with explosives and explosives safety would be a plus
Familiarity with Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and hazard/risk assessments.
Ability to maintain an EHS management system in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Willingness to support not only the local site, but regionally and across the enterprise
A proactive mindset for recommending practical solutions and helping prevent incidents.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for finding new ways—including AI tools—to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance.
#LI
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