Environmental Compliance Specialist

Department:

12002 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Environmental Compliance & Safety

Status:


Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Typical work week is 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) with flexibility to travel. This is a remote plus position supporting sites in the Winston Salem area facilities.

We're especially interested in professionals who bring:
• Healthcare environmental compliance experience
• EPA, OSHA & Joint Commission expertise
• Knowledge of air quality, water/wastewater, hazardous waste, tanks, and hazardous materials
• CIH, CHMM, CCHM, or similar certification
• Enterprise-wide project management experience
• A track record of leading audits, investigations, and corrective action plans


Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

Collaborate with leadership across the continuum to direct the development, planning and implementation of Atrium Health's environmental safety programs, policies and procedures related to federal, state, and local regulations.


Assist with development and implementation of environmental safety strategies and action plans that ensure organization sustainability.


Coordinate aspects of sustainability: pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy as it pertains to environmental compliance.


Perform auditing, analyzing and reporting environmental safety performances for Advocate Health facilities to Senior Leadership and regulatory agencies.


Perform impact assessments to identify and reduce the organization's risks and financial costs.


Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organization, of the impact of emerging environmental safety issues, whether legislative or best practice.


Assist with training of Atrium Health staff at all levels in environmental safety issues and responsibilities.


Responsible for environmental safety reporting.


Assist with identifying and developing environmental safety metrics that will indicate the effectiveness of the program.


Direct/Consult with Advocate Facilities in regard to Environmental Safety.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

None Required.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree required, Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance or related degree.

Experience Required:

Minimum three (3) years experience in related safety field. Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) code requirements and/or compliance, and the progressive application of those standards as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstration of skill and competence in use of all Microsoft Office applications required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.


Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


Exposed to a normal office environment.


Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds of material and various types of equipment. Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions


May be subject to hazards (e.g., chemicals, mechanical conditions, etc.) and atmospheric conditions (e.g., dust, fumes, etc.).

DISCLAIMER


All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.