Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support occupational safety and environmental compliance programs. Responsibilities include inspections, monitoring, and training, with a focus on employee safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, preferably in healthcare. Certifications like Certified Healthcare Safety Professional and OSHA HAZWOPER are preferred. The position is full-time and based in Rutland, VT.
The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports RRMC’s occupational safety and environmental compliance programs 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
• Five (5) years – experience in environmental health & safety, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, construction safety, and/or hazardous waste management.
• Healthcare experience desired.

Required Licenses/Certifications
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional preferred.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification (40-hour) preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification, (OSHA 30 preferred)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Demonstrates a strong interest in promoting a robust occupational safety culture.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to support projects and initiatives outside of normal business hours.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and email.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $
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