Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at Rutland Regional Medical Center – Rutland, Vermont

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and our employees as working in a safe and healthy environment. Compliance is ensured through inspections, monitoring, recordkeeping and training with a primary focus on occupational safety of employees and environmental health and safety and a secondary focus on the Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS).

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years experience in environmental health & safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, and/or hazardous waste management.
• Healthcare experience desired.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Field experience in physical plant functions and application of work area hazard assessments/job hazard analyses processes.
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a collaborative team.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and email.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay Range: $64,000 - $97,500