Environmental Health & Safety Director

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries in Glendale is seeking an Environmental Compliance Director to lead efforts in enhancing environmental health and safety programs. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for compliance with regulations and maintaining a culture of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with 8-10 years of experience in EHS management, expertise in compliance programs, and strong leadership skills. An excellent benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety management.
• CSP Certification is required.
• Proficient knowledge of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Environmental Compliance department.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations.
• Manage all EHS compliance programs and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Environmental Compliance

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Forest Lawn is seeking a dedicated Environmental Compliance Director to lead the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of our environmental health and safety programs. In this key leadership role, you will guide initiatives that reduce organizational risk, ensure full compliance with Federal, State and local regulations, and strengthen a culture of environmental responsibility across all operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the Environmental Compliance department.
• Partner with A&E to ensure project developments meet environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Responsible for managing all EHS compliance programs in the areas of occupational safety, air quality, water quality, waste management, hazardous materials, and land use.
• Responsible for all abatement related project work including identification of abatement needs, project bidding, management, and oversight.
• Monitor EHS regulatory developments, assess the impact on the organization’s operations, and develop plans to ensure compliance before new regulations go into effect.
• Monitor Workers Compensation Injury data to identify trends and implement corrective action to reduce injury rate.
• Key participant in the organization’s sustainability initiatives.
• Responsible for all storm water related compliance, including the Construction and Municipal requirements that apply to our Parks and projects.
• Oversee the coordination of the attainment of all safety metric goals throughout the organization.
• Evaluate safety plan and compliance progress.
• Oversee the filing of required reports.
• Identify all current and potential environmental risks and take appropriate measures to eliminate or control them.
• Determine occupational safety and health training requirements, develop and oversee appropriate training for employees.
• Audit safety plan progress and compliance progress across the company.
• Maintain consistent involvement in specific safety or environmental concerns at all facilities.
• Respond to complaints, conduct investigations, and recommend solutions to minimize safety and health problems.
• Perform and present environmental analyses and develop business cases for projects.
• Direct planning and establish department schedules and follow up performance against estimates.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, government relations, and other teams to ensure awareness of the organization’s environmental initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Oversee the investigation of safety and medical-related incidents, provide assessments of environmental complaints, and establish preventative measures.
• Ensure that programs have been put in place to identify safety hazards and respond to complaints.
• Recommend new policies or procedures, as necessary.
• Oversee preparation and control of departmental annual budget.
• May represent company in dealings with governmental officials enforcing environmental and safety regulations.
• Responsible for overseeing the noted areas of Environmental Health and Safety as noted within the required experience section of this job description.
• Understand and remain abreast of Resource Agency Permitting requirements (ACOE, CDFW, RWQCB, USFWS).
• Select and hire employees for open positions. Provide performance management as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with employees and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four‐year college or university in Environmental, Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health or related field.
• A valid California Driver’s License, including state‐required levels of active auto insurance.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Certification required.
• 8‐10 years’ experience in an Environmental Health and Safety management position.
• Experience leading a team of EHS professionals.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks and have a flexible attitude.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong Cal-Osha Program experience required.
• Experience in the following areas:
• Aerosol Transmissible Disease
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Confined Space
• Haz Comm
• Hearing Conservation
• Heat Illness Prevention (outdoor & indoor)
• IIPP
• Hot work
• Lockout/Tagout
• Respiratory protection
• Silica
• Fall Protection
• Asbestos, Lead & Mold abatement work
• Air quality permitting & emissions reporting
• Construction & Municipal Stormwater compliance
• Hazardous Waste management
• Asbestos, Lead, and Mold abatement
• CARB Fleet Rules
• Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessments
• Project management
• The following certifications are preferred:
• REHS (Registered Environmental Health Specialist)
• CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• CPP (Certified Permitting Professional with SCAQMD)
• QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner with Construction Storm water)
• QSD (Qualified SWPPP Developer with Construction Storm water)
• QEP (Qualified Environmental Professional)

Competitive Benefits

Forest Lawn offers an excellent benefits package, which is competitive across industries.

Drug Testing Policy

Prior to beginning employment, all job applicants who receive a job offer will be required to voluntarily submit to a drug screening test conducted by a laboratory designated by Forest Lawn. The drug screening method is a hair collection test that will detect the use of illegal drugs within the past 90 days. A positive drug test may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

E-Verify Statement

Forest Lawn has registered to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. With E-Verify we confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security database, in conjunction with the completion of Form I-9. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre‐screen candidates.

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Forest Lawn will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Summary

Forest Lawn seeks individuals who want to make a profound and positive difference in people’s lives.