Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

We have a wonderful new job opportunity for an Occupational Safety & Health Specialist  “safety first” through education, influence, follow-up and diligence with regard to employee safety and health policies, processes and best practice implementation.   PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES - include, but are not limited to:     Within the department: Assist in setting department goals and objectives consistent with Bloodworks’ mission. Consistently model values of Bloodworks and coach for same expectation; contribute and build upon current practices and procedures in support of values, mission and goals. Ensure all applicable department documents and procedures are adhered to by staff and report discrepancies to department management. Participate in interviews and assess qualifications based on needs of positions. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and customers. Exhibit respect for others and help others willingly.  As a member of the occupational Safety and Health Team: Maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate trust in each other and have assurance that issues discussed will be kept in confidence. Provide timely and honest feedback to team members regarding how the team functions. Challenge and offer support to peers to ensure each department/group is contributing to the success of the organization. Function effectively within the team and participate and contribute constructively to produce results in a collaborative manner Ensure department’s actions are in compliance with laws, regulations and Bloodworks policies and practices. Recognize potentially hazardous materials, equipment and situations and follow safety procedures in order to minimize risk to self and nearby individuals. Responsibly support the department budget. Proactively recommend systems, resources and procedures to achieve department’s success. Ensure success of assigned projects including grants by adhering to timelines and effectively communicating ideas for increased performance of the project, or barriers that are slowing down project completion              PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:   Promote company safety culture through coaching, development and influence Assist in the development and maintenance of site-specific documentation and templates that include Emergency Action Plans (EAP), Safety Indicators workforce safety & health incident reporting, job hazard analysis (JHA), ergonomic evaluations, and work site induction Participate in development and update of governing documents such as the Emergency Operations Plan Participate in safety related discussions at meetings such as Safety Committee Meetings, Staff Meetings, Leadership Meetings, etc. Deliver training on safety initiatives, work site induction, work procedures, work instructions, safety management systems (SMS), and regulatory requirements Inspect work areas to verify consistency with procedural, client, and regulatory requirements and expectations Coordinate and assist Bloodworks leadership and Occupational Safety & Health Program Manager with incident investigations to determine root cause and recommend appropriate remedies Develop incident reports to support findings from incident Conduct ergonomic assessments as needed, providing recommendations to remedy and eliminate repetitive stress and other ergonomically-induced workforce hazards Drive implementation of proposed remedies and monitor their effectiveness in improving the workplace safety environment Maintain incident data and safety metrics for compilation and distribution to stakeholders Collaborate with Safety Committees, Materials Management, Facilities & Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate and effective procurement, distribution, and maintenance of safety-related tools and equipment (AED, Eye Wash Station, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits, etc.) across the organization Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as written Perform other duties as assigned   REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience In addition, 3 or more years of occupational safety & health oversight support experience. Healthcare or research environment experience (preferred) Experience managing Safety Indicators or other electronic EHS system (desirable) Experience working with volunteers (desirable) Current First Aid / CPR / AED CPR Certification (desirable) Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician certification (desirable) OSHA 30 certified (desirable)     SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS include, but are not limited to: Functional knowledge of applicable safety-related oversight agency regulations. These include but are not limited to American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Washington Industrial Safety and Health (WISHA), Oregon OSHA, Washington Department of Ecology, Department of Transportation (DOT) Needs assessment, training design, and presentation experience. Experience building strong rapport and credibility with constituents as a forward-looking thought leader Experience working with, coaching, and influencing individuals of all levels of authority Demonstrated customer service orientation. Demonstrated discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, as to communicate with employees, members of the leadership team, and in group presentations and meetings Ability to navigate cultural and business sensitivities to champion safety, employee engagement and inclusion Must have the ability to diagnose a problem and identify and drive appropriate solutions Strong business acumen, including problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative Proven ability to influence for impact at all levels and develop an internal network to gain support for best safety practices To obtain access to some client facilities, incumbent may be required to apply for and obtain clearance to access the client property. This clearance process may require incumbent to undergo additional levels of screening beyond Bloodworks’ standard pre-employment screening Ability to comply with Bloodworks’ Mandatory Vaccinations policy Required mental activities involve continuous use of decision making, teamwork, creativity, customer service, discretion, problem analysis, interpersonal skills, mentoring, negotiations, reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English. Mental activities used frequently include performing math, presentations. Required physical activities include frequent standing, walking, talking, reaching, feeling, hearing, handling and repetitive motions of hands/wrists.  Required physical activities used less frequently include stooping, sitting, bending, and repetitive motions of feet (all used occasionally); and kneeling, crawling, and climbing (all used rarely). The ability to push, pull and lift an average of 5-10 pounds throughout the day is required, as is the ability to carry an average of 5-10 pounds throughout the day.   WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent in this position will be based as a virtual worker / telecommuter. However, work onsite at a Bloodworks locations and offsite events will be a frequent requirement of this role, with the frequency of onsite work dependent upon the nature of the work being performed, as well as other factors.  Job conditions to be expected include extensive, close work with computer screens. Position requires regular travel to Bloodworks sites, occasional extended hours and meetings outside of weekday daytime working hours, and participation in the Administrator On Call program (week-long rotations of 24/7 on-call for coordination of emergent situations, shared with members of the Executive Team). Incumbent will work with and provide supervision to volunteers. As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to workforce members, incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts and/or possibly at a different location during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.  This position has indirect exposure to blood borne pathogens.   Benefits and Perks:   Employees regularly scheduled for 24 hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 403b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized back-up child care program, subsidized transit program, educational reimbursement.  Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus* *conditions apply

Salary : $81,027 - $126,559