EH&S Safety Lead: Fire, Hazards & Compliance

UC San Francisco (UCSF); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Francisco (UCSF) seeks an Environmental Health & Safety lead to manage Environment of Care, fire and life safety, and hazardous materials programs. Coordinate testing, oversee waste management, and guide compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and state agencies.

You will collaborate with Infection Prevention, Facilities, Environmental Services, and local Fire Department officials to implement EH&S elements, provide regulatory interpretation, and report to the Safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or four years of relevant experience.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of key EOC program areas including fire and life safety, hazardous materials and waste management, construction safety, and infection prevention support.
• In-depth understanding of applicable local, state, and federal regulations (TJC, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, CDPH, State Fire Marshal).
• Thorough skill in interpreting and applying regulatory codes, technical standards, and hospital policies to ensure program compliance and risk mitigation.
• Experience communicating technical information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more EH&S program areas and coordinate testing of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Oversee hazardous materials inventory and medical/hazardous waste management.
• Coordinate internal compliance audits and support readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, Cal/OSHA, EPA surveys.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance based on current best practices and laws.
• Work with Infection Prevention, Facilities, Environmental Services, and local Fire Department officials to implement EH&S elements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

CHSP certification

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

UC San Francisco (UCSF) seeks an Environmental Health & Safety lead to manage Environment of Care, fire and life safety, and hazardous materials programs. Coordinate testing, oversee waste management, and guide compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, and state agencies.

You will collaborate with Infection Prevention, Facilities, Environmental Services, and local Fire Department officials to implement EH&S elements, provide regulatory interpretation, and report to the Safety