Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Virginia Beach, VA

Accreditation and Regulatory Consultant – Hospital & Home Health Status: Full-Time, permanent (40 hours) Working hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F. Will travel across the VA and Northeastern NC for technical assistance visits approximately 2-3 times a month. Location: Will report daily at 1330 Sentara Park, Virginia Beach, VA. Job responsibilities: Oversee EHS Specialists obligations and responsibilities; support the EHS Manager with daily operations in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures relevant to federal, state, and local compliance intended for employee safety and health. Conduct new employee interviews, hiring, developing, and retaining staff members with the goal of developing a highly reliable work team and coordinate new hire orientation, precepting, and education for members of the EHS team. Serve as a resource consultant for guidance, facilitation, planning, and the administration of safety training conducted by Occupational Health Services; develop and maintain partnership with organization leaders as a compliance resource for interpreting policies, procedures, and legal regulatory requirements. Assist in oversight of federal, state, and local requirements for regulatory reporting; ensure compliance and timeliness of reporting, and required permits are applicable regarding hazardous materials, air, pressure vessel testing, and waste disposal for the system. Provide guidance to and facilitate occupational and environmental safety measures designed to reduce workplace injuries and exposures for all Sentara entities. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Safety is preferred. 5 years of related experience required in lieu of degree; must be able to attain the degree within 5 years upon hire. Certification/Licensure: Certified Healthcare Operations Professional (CHOP) – Basic; preferred. Experience: Training Development – 5 years. Safety – 5 years. Regulatory Agency Requirements – 5 years. Healthcare – 5 years. OSHA Regulations – 5 years. Education – 5 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Healthcare Inc