Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor - EHS-General Safety & Fire Prevention in Galveston, Texas at University of Texas Medical Branch

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field, and 7 years of related experience. 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire date is required.

***Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be able to operate a UTMB vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in environmental, natural, or applied science, or related field, with 7 years of related experience

Preferred Certifications or Licenses:

One or more of the following:

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Job Summary:

Provides advanced professional knowledge and expertise to develop and support staff members within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.

Job Duties:

This position will be responsible for the general operations of the Environment of Care Compliance effort at UTMB, with a team of 2 direct reports, including organization and management of inspection tours, management of findings, coordination of schedules, training, and program development. Will also be responsible for coordinating and executing The Joint Commission readiness audits and managing all supporting documentation. Other responsibilities will include policy development, performance trending, and reporting.

• Ensure UTMB campuses and clinics meet environmental health and safety regulatory requirements as measured through audits and compliance inspections by both internal and external agencies.

• Provides technical, team lead support to junior staff, including coaching and oversight on matters related to the environment of care compliance.

• Supervises, coaches, develops, and evaluates assigned direct reports.

• Initiates audits to develop and ensure administrative and engineering controls are appropriate for the level of risk and design of the facility.

• Monitors the effectiveness of multidisciplinary problem resolution activities.

• Initiates benchmarking activities.

• Coordinates agency audits.

• Recognizes politics associated with various aspects of the multidisciplinary projects.

• Anticipates, develops, and implements methods needed to remain state-of-the-art in the field.

• Develops others through assignments, formal training, or other experiences - Assists staff with how answers are derived.

• Keeps current in the field and immediately utilizes and applies new information fully.

• Identifies problems or non-compliance issues. Knows, understands, and identifies all areas of expertise needed to resolve problems and then coordinates a team of those with the needed expertise.

• Monitors and takes actions on projects to ensure completion.

• Recommends and/or develops action plans for problem resolution.

• Constantly seeks opportunities for process improvement.

• Reviews proposed state and federal regulations and develops appropriate comments to be conveyed to UTMB, UT System, and external regulatory agencies.

• Fosters an environment of trust with internal and external customers by fulfilling commitments and maintaining programs in accordance with applicable standards.

• Fosters a learning environment.

• Lead task forces and working groups.

• Acts as a Health and Safety advisor to non-safety-related committees.

• Provides specific positive feedback to aid in the development of others. Expresses positive expectations for future performance.

• Interprets rules, regulations, and guidelines with scientific knowledge and analytical methods to conclude appropriate decisions that may be considered innovative or leading-edge.

• Coordinates and provides interface for multidisciplinary functions within EHS and across all UTMB Health properties.

• Participates in the emergency on-call program.

• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Detailed experience with EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys, including the development and drafting of audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring results through completion of audit activities.

• Deliver policies and procedures to the Program Director that maintain compliance with EHS regulations.

• Conduct improvement projects with the scope of the University business, analytical/interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to train employees on the regulatory standards applicable to the facility.

• Ability to instruct employees on internal EHS policy and procedures.

• Delivers safety training that has been identified for new and existing employees.

• Demonstrates full knowledge and support of EHS policies and regulations.

Decision-Making Responsibilities:

Responsible for closing or stopping any unsafe work conditions. Responsible for reporting compliance discrepancies to the Program Director. Responsible for directing the daily work activities of direct reports to achieve departmental and programmatic goals.

Working Environment/ Equipment:

• Exposure to hazardous and potentially unsafe conditions.

• Works with hazardous chemical and radioactive materials in dangerous conditions

• Exposure to all weather conditions.

• Exposure to standard office conditions.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Work in a dynamic, multi-task environment.

• Have direct customer contact.

• Work under stress.

• Work as a team member.

• Work under pressure and deadlines.

• Work with sensitive and confidential information.

• Works with hazardous materials in dangerous conditions

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Other:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. Eligible for unescorted access to category 1 and category 2 quantities of radioactive material based upon Trustworthiness and Reliability determination (25 TAC §289.252/10 CFR Part 37).

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.