Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Overview

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Health and Safety Officer works with and supports members of local Operating Unit leadership teams, Ministry Facilities Planning and Operations, Construction, Regulatory Compliance team members, and other OSF team members as appropriate. They are responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Environment of Care and Life Safety programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory and OSF requirements. Traveling between Galesburg, Kewanee, Mendota, Peru, Streator, and Ottawa is required.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must become certified as a Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, Certified Life Safety Specialist – HC, or Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager certification within 2 years of employment.
  • Certification is a requirement of the position and must be maintained throughout OSF employment in this position.
  • Must have an Associate's Degree in safety or related technical field OR a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience in the safety field.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in safety or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in the safety field.
  • Certification in the safety field.
  • Ability to regularly travel between various sites.

Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail-oriented.

Pay

Expected pay for this position is $31.19 - $36.69/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

This is a Salaried position.