Chief Safety, Health & Environment Officer

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Director of the Office of Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEM) to provide executive leadership over safety, health, fire and environmental programs across the Institution in Washington, DC.

You will set strategic priorities, manage a diverse team of professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with senior leaders to reduce risk and protect facilities, collections, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Experience managing large agency or organizational safety programs.
• Ability to work with senior leaders and diverse teams.
• Education and experience equivalent to a four-year degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for OSHEM programs, operations, and personnel.
• Develop policies and strategic goals to advance safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Direct performance assessment, budgeting, and resource management for the office.
• Advise Smithsonian leadership on risk, compliance, and program improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Degree in an applicable field

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Director of the Office of Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEM) to provide executive leadership over safety, health, fire and environmental programs across the Institution in Washington, DC.

You will set strategic priorities, manage a diverse team of professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with senior leaders to reduce risk and protect facilities, collections, staff, and visitors.