Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IV

Job Description

Serves as the point-of-contact for on-site inspections and/or accreditation and licensing surveys, providing information as requested. Assists entity and/or department with citations, initiating appeals process when warranted.

Reviews compliance/inspection reports, recommends actions to close or address gaps, and monitors progress toward full compliance. Completes mandatory reporting requirements, submitting reports timely.

Program Support

Reviews and analyzes legislative and regulatory changes, evaluates implications and impacts, and recommends policy changes.

Chairs and/or participates on various health and safety-related committees and task forces, collaborating with leadership and members in reviewing and updating the Hazardous Materials and Waste Program and presenting reports.

Collaborates with appropriate committees and department to address issues and deficiencies. Represents and/or participates on the organization/entity in community task forces to promote safe disposal and handling of hazardous waste/materials.

May represent the organization/entity on community task forces convened to prepare and promote disaster/emergency management activities. May work with departments on issues related to facility access and/or compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education & Experience

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's: Environmental Health/Sciences, Public Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety or related field.

Typical Experience: 8 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory protocols and requirements relating to workplace safety and injury prevention such as Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cal-OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), Dept of Health, etc.
• Understands hospital and/or ambulatory healthcare operations.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.

Other

• Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach in identifying and addressing issues and concerns.
• Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders to problem solve and achieve desired results/outcome.
• Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to create and translate data into reports and presentations for the appropriate audience.
• Organizational skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
• Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Displays respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
• Displays initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflows and processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment amid changing business priorities.
• Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.
• Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

Yes

Pay Range

$119,995.20 to $179,982.40 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.