Health Safety & Environment Director
About the role
The HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) Director provides strategic leadership and operational management of the agency's health, safety, environmental, and facilities functions across all buildings, group homes, healthcare environments, grounds, and transit-related properties.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive health, safety, environmental, and facilities management program aligned with CARF standards, OSHA regulations, life safety codes, ADA standards, and organizational goals
Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all buildings, group homes, healthcare facilities, administrative buildings, equipment, outdoor spaces, and transit-related infrastructure
Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance, custodial, grounds, and skilled-trades staff (carpentry, HVAC, painting) across multiple sites; provide coaching, training, and performance management
Conduct and coordinate safety inspections and risk assessments; investigate incidents and lead corrective action planning
Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including evacuation procedures, drill coordination, disaster readiness, and incident response for facility-related events and natural disasters
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance programs to extend the life of facilities, equipment, and building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural)
Oversee environmental health and safety programs, including infection-control measures in healthcare and residential settings
Train staff and frontline teams on safety procedures, best practices, and regulatory requirements; promote a culture of safety and accountability
Plan, manage, and execute capital improvement projects, renovations, facility expansions, and new construction initiatives
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements for maintenance, landscaping, pest control, housekeeping, security, and specialized facility services
Track safety and compliance data and provide reporting to leadership; maintain documentation and records required for CARF surveys, audits, and inspections
Collaborate with clinical, residential, transit, and program leadership to ensure facilities and safety programs support programmatic and compliance needs
Implement sustainability, energy-efficiency, and risk-reduction initiatives across all properties
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience); 8-10+ years of progressive experience in facilities, health/safety, or property management, preferably in healthcare, residential/group home, or transit environments; minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role overseeing multiple sites; strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components; strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, including OSHA, environmental, CARF standards, and life safety codes; proven experience managing budgets, capital projects, and vendor contracts; must pass a statewide/criminal background check confirming no convictions for crimes of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or any felony offense; must pass a pre-employment drug screen; valid driver's license and ability to travel between multiple agency sites
Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing facilities in a healthcare, non-profit, human services, or group-home environment; professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST) or facilities credential (e.g., CFM, FMP); familiarity with transit facility requirements and fleet-support operations; experience with CARF survey readiness, infection control, and emergency management; experience managing skilled-trades teams (carpentry, HVAC, painting) and construction projects; knowledge, skills & abilities (KSAs): strategic planning and execution across safety, environmental, and facilities functions; strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills; budget and financial management; risk management, safety, and regulatory compliance expertise; project and operations management, including capital projects; knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, and life safety codes; excellent communication and interpersonal skills across clinical, residential, and operational teams; ability to lead emergency preparedness and incident response; physical & essential functions: ability to walk and inspect extensively across multiple properties, buildings, and grounds; ability to climb stairs and ladders and access roofs, mechanical rooms, and equipment areas during inspections; ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds; ability to respond to facility emergencies, including outside standard business hours; work environment: operates in both office and field environments and requires regular site visits; frequent travel between multiple agency sites, including group homes, healthcare sites, and transit locations; exposure to varying weather, mechanical equipment, and active maintenance/construction areas; must be available to respond to emergencies and facility-related issues outside of standard business hours as needed