Environmental Health Safety & Emergency Preparedness Specialist

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Osborn - 3604 N Wells Fargo Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251time type:
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** Primary City/State:
** Osborn - 3604 N Wells Fargo Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251
** Category:
** Operations
* * Shift:
** Day
* * Department:
** Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness Full Time
- Mon-Fri
** Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
** At Honor Health, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
** Responsibilities:
** JOB SUMMARY The Environmental Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance, safety, and preparedness across the organization in an actionable manner. This role develops and implements policies and programs to proactively promote workplace safety, emergency readiness, regulatory compliance and overall organizational resilience. Develops and maintains emergency preparedness plans, conduct safety assessments risk assessments and rounds, chairs and/or assists in applicable local and network committees, collaborates with internal and external partners, leads training sessions, performs project risk assessments, keeps applicable permits in good standing, conducts audits and other means of checks and balances.

Manages compliance with regulatory entities such as OSHA, NIMS, DNV, DHS, AHJ, EPA, ADEQ, Maricopa County, CMS as well as other federal and local entities. All Additional responsibilities will include coordinating local and occasionally network level regulatory derived safety committees, compiling and reporting on appropriate metrics and significant collaboration with internal and external partners. Continually analysis of data/metrics, results, potential forecasts to consistently improve policy practice to proactively minimize risk and enhance overall workplace safety and resilience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Collaborate to engage peers, staff, local and network leaders, regulatory agencies as well as other external partners to develop and maintain cohesive emergency preparedness and environmental safety management plans. Conduct extensive risk assessments and safety inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory partners. Document findings in reporting systems, follow appropriate processes (i.e. putting in a ticket or a work order to applicable department), track corrective actions to close the loop and promote a safe and compliant physical environment.

Analyze safety and emergency data trends to identify improvement areas, training opportunities to uphold continual improvement. Evaluate and integrate emerging tools and technologies to enhance safety and emergency preparedness initiatives as well as efficiencies. Assess sites related to Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and make recommendations to expedite recovery.
* Chair local Physical Environment & Safety subcommittee's and may help co-chair as needed with the network Physical Environment & Safety Steering committee. Develop, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive emergency management and safety/physical environment training programs tailored to various audiences, including staff, leaders, and external partners. Implement the Incident Command System (ICS) in training and planning activities to ensure compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Assist with Hazard/Threat Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) and collaborate with local agencies, first responders, and community partners. Utilize traditional and technology-driven training methods to maximize engagement and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ensure all staff are familiar with the downtime documents used during IT interruptions. Coordinate and conduct tabletop exercises, drills, and full-scale exercises. Evaluate the outcomes of these exercises and update safety plans accordingly.
* Participate in incident investigations, prepare After Action Reports (AARs), and recommend corrective actions to improve future response efforts. Manage hazardous materials and universal…