Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in the United States

Environmental, Health and Safety Director oversees organizational compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Ensures that environmental policy and procedure manuals are available and updated at all times. Being an Environmental, Health and Safety Director ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, Environmental, Health and Safety Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a unit/department head. The Environmental, Health and Safety Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Environmental, Health and Safety Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Environmental Health & Safety Director
  • Riverside Health
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    The Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) serves a highly visible system leader, responsible for oversight, direction, and evaluation of EHS programs within Riverside Health System. Responsibilities include oversight of establishing regulatory standards for System level policies and programs, providing technical regulatory expertise, and development of training, competency, and compliance programs. The Director is responsible for leading, and sustaining effective EHS management programs throughout the Health System and ensuring organizational operations are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ), Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), and other Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as requirements of accrediting bodies.

    What You Will Do

    • Serve as the subject matter expert and system resource for associated regulatory requirements and lead the effort to develop and implement Environmental Health and Safety strategies and programs that align with the organizational goals. Partner with Employee Health, Infection Prevention, and Human Resource leadership in program development and administration to comply with OSHA/VOSH, EPA, VDEQ and other Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as requirements of accrediting bodies.
    • Effectively collaborate with divisional and operational leaders to develop strategies and implement programs that proactively sustain compliance and provides services and assistance to RHS site locations to mitigate incident and compliance risks. Maintain active involvement in RHS operations to protect the safety and health or patients, team members, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
    • Direct and oversee the administration of EHS programs throughout Riverside’s operations. Lead a team of subject matter specialists to provide EHS services to other teams and functions. Responsible for leading efforts for related compliance initiatives.
    • Develop and implement effective and ongoing education for Riverside leaders and team members to increase and sustain environmental health and safety performance, competencies, and compliance.
    • Provide coaching, guidance, and consultancy to system, acute care, medical group, post-acute and long-term care safety committees to promote compliance with policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
    • Monitor federal and state agency regulations, proposed rules, public notices, executive orders for impact to RHS. Provide recommendations to leaders on impacts and necessary actions for operational compliance. Serves as point of contact for the system to regulatory agencies and other governmental or public entities.
    • May be required to participate in staffing to meet patient care needs

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Bachelors Degree, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Related Field (Required)

    Experience

    • 5-6 years Environmental Health and/or Safety program administration (Required)
    • 5-6 years Management / Supervisory experience (Required)
    • 5-6 years Recent relevant experience in health care safety and/or environmental program administration (Preferred)

    Skills And Abilities

    • Strong knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety
    • Ability to interpret and/or apply regulatory requirements to organizational operations and translate regulatory regulations, permit, and plan requirements into understandable compliance guidance and solutions
    • Knowledge of principles and methods for education and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
    • Demonstrated organizational, time management and leadership skills
    • Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
    • Ability to successfully perform in a matrixed, multi-site environment
    • Ability to work independently and be self-directed

    Licenses and Certifications

    • Certified Life Safety Specialist for Health Care Facility Managers (CLSS-HC) - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) , Associate Safety Professional (ASP) OR Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) within 2 Years(Required)
    • Certified Healthcare Operations Professional - DNV (A or B level certification) within 2 Years(Required)
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) (Preferred)
    • Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
    • Operates company vehicles as essential function of the job
    • Valid Drivers License Required

    To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
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Director of Environmental Health and Safety
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
  • Lebanon, NH FULL_TIME
  • Overview Contributes to the development of the overall Dartmouth-Hitchcock safety strategy by designing and implementing employee safety programs aligned with the framework of the Dartmouth–Hitchcock ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Site Safety & Health Officer
  • Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.
  • Fort Novosel, AL FULL_TIME
  • SSHO - Construction SafetyEnvironmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. is looking for an EHS professional for a construction project in the federal domain near Ft Novosel, AL. ESS is looking for construct...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Health Safety Environment Coordinator
  • Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.
  • West Chester, OH CONTRACTOR
  • Job Title: EHS CoordinatorLocation: West Chester, OH Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. is looking for an EHS Coordinator for a project performing machinery installation at an industrial site. W...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Environmental Health and Safety Assistant
  • Caglia Environmental
  • Chowchilla, CA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: Environmental Health and Safety Assistant REPORTS TO: Environmental Health and Safety Manager LOCATION: Madera/Fresno, CA SALARY RANGE: $20.00 to $30.00/hour, DOE COMPANY OVERVIEW: The Cagli...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Director, Health, Safety & Environmental
  • COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DBA VIRGINIA PORT A
  • Norfolk, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity: Director, Health, Safety & EnvironmentalThe Port of Virginia - Virginia International Terminals is seeking a Director, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) to lead about 2,500 union a...
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Emergency Response Roster - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor
  • World Vision
  • Sterling, VA
  • With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience f...
  • 12/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Basketball, Boys Head Coach (SY 2024-2025)
  • Loudoun County Public Schools
  • Sterling, VA
  • Job Overview High school Dominion Basketball coaching position. Season runs Winter, November - February Roles and Respon...
  • 12/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Volleyball, JV Head Coach
  • Loudoun County Public Schools
  • Sterling, VA
  • Job Overview High school Park View Volleyball coaching position. Season runs Fall, August - November Roles and Responsib...
  • 12/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facilities Manager I - Ft. Detrick
  • Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
  • Frederick, MD
  • Facilities Manager I - Ft. Detrick Job ID: req4114 Employee Type: exempt full-time Division: Facilities, Maintenance & E...
  • 12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Program Manager
  • Arcadia Strategy Group LLC
  • Herndon, VA
  • Location: McLean, VA Step into a role that mattersbecome a key defender of our nation's safety. We invite you to use you...
  • 12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead and Assistant Teachers
  • Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of South Riding
  • South Riding, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Lead and Assistant Teachers Job Description: Come and Join our Kids ‘R’ Kids of South Ri...
  • 12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nutrition Services Director
  • Encompass Health
  • Aldie, VA
  • The Nutrition Services Director plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the Nutrition Service Department for mu...
  • 11/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Customer Construction Manager, NA
  • Vantage Data Centers
  • Ashburn, VA
  • About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We ce...
  • 11/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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