Environmental Health and Safety Specialist IV

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in San Diego. This role focuses on developing and implementing EH&S programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote employee safety. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and certifications, as well as strong expertise in risk management and safety practices. You'll play a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety within the organization and ensuring continuous improvement in EH&S processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or 8 years of experience in EH&S.
• Safety certifications required within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees EH&S strategies and programs.
• Conducts hazard assessments and monitors safety practices.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Employee Training

Safety Trend Analysis

Emergency Preparedness

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Natural Science, Engineering, or related field

Safety Professional Certificate

Industrial Hygienist Certificate

Healthcare Environmental Manager Certificate

Job description

Job Summary:

Develops, implements, and oversees strategies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) regulations, as well as organizational EH&S and Workplace Safety (WPS) policies and standards. Ensures the success of EH&S programs through effective implementation, evaluation, monitoring, and improvement. Promotes employee safety by developing and delivering EH&S training and programs. Acts as a resource on EH&S and WPS matters, resolving moderately complex issues. Identifies and assesses hazards and risks by conducting best practice analyses and communicates findings. Ensures risk control by promoting safety and evaluating the effectiveness of safety measures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance and resources to colleagues and stakeholders, building relationships and seeking feedback for continuous improvement. Demonstrates leadership through technical expertise and adaptability to change, fostering team collaboration.
• Completes assignments independently, applying expertise to generate solutions and support business projects. Collaborates cross-functionally to make effective decisions, escalate issues when necessary, and monitor progress.
• Ensures compliance by planning and overseeing strategies to meet EH&S regulations and standards. Acts as liaison for inspections and audits by agencies such as TJC, EPA, OSHA, and others. Maintains knowledge of legal and regulatory updates and proposes process improvements.
• Supports EH&S training and continuous learning by maintaining current knowledge, developing training programs, and assessing training effectiveness.
• Promotes safety practices by educating employees and stakeholders, investigating incidents, and recommending safety improvements.
• Implements and improves EH&S programs through assessments, analyses, and industry best practices. Identifies opportunities for enhancement and develops new programs to fill gaps.
• Identifies and acts on opportunities for improvement, influencing stakeholders to achieve safety goals.
• Develops work plans aligned with priorities, allocating resources effectively.
• Builds relationships and provides expertise to foster learning and safety awareness across teams.
• Conducts hazard assessments, analyzes data, and prepares reports to track safety trends. Communicates findings effectively.
• Recommends and implements safety measures, evaluating their impact on safety outcomes.
• Engages in self-development, influencing others through technical explanations and leadership.
• Responds to and resolves moderately complex safety-related issues, acting as a safety consultant to management and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Natural Science, Engineering, Emergency Management, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.

• Safety Professional Certificate, Industrial Hygienist Certificate, Associate Safety Professional Certification, Healthcare Environmental Manager Certificate, or Health Safety Professional Certificate, all obtained within 24 months of hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills in Business Continuity, Risk Management, Compliance, Safety and Environmental Health, Employee Training, Safety Trend Analysis, Ergonomics, Emergency Preparedness, and related areas.