Environmental Health and Life Safety EHS Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environment, Health, and Life Safety Specialist's responsibilities include the Safety Management Program, Manages the All Hazards, Fire, and Life Safety plans, Joint Commission Compliance, Right-to-Know/Hazard Communication, Hazardous Materials Management, various environmental regulatory compliance issues, and budget preparation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience:

1. Four years’ Environmental Management or Safety Management or related experience.
2. Familiarization with life safety systems, inspections and maintenance requirements is required.
3. One year of budget management experience preferred.
4. Experience in healthcare preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Demonstrates a high degree of organizational skill.
2. Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and codes.
3. Proficiency in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as experience in database management programs 
4. Ability to use basic math, calculate percentages, and interpret meanings of change in information.
5. Must be self-motivated individual with good communication skills, capable of writing lengthy and involved policies, procedures, memos and letters.
6. Ability to interrelate with other departments.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Certification in Healthcare Environmental Management preferred.  
2. Certification as a Safety Professional, Environmental Management Systems, and other EHS credentials also considered.
3. Current and valid driver’s license required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Manager, Facilities Services.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None