Environmental Compliance Specialist - Corporate Safety

Environmental Compliance Specialist - Corporate Safety About Orlando Health

At Orlando Health, we are ordinary people with extraordinary individuality, working together to bring help, healing and hope to those we serve. By daily embodying our over 100‑year legacy, we reinforce our reputation as a trusted and respected healthcare organization that delivers professional and compassionate care to our patients, families and communities. Through our award‑winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities, our 27,000+ team members serve communities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond.

Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, training and providing professional consultation and technical expertise associated with environmental compliance matters. Works with internal and external stakeholders to support Orlando Health in providing a safe environment and complying with all applicable environmental compliance regulations.

• Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, procedures and training programs to include ongoing continuous improvement of compliance programs and training methods.
• Assist leadership with identifying trends and recommending options to reduce frequency and severity of issues related to environmental risk.
• Research and maintain knowledge base current with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, and standards applicable to Orlando Health.
• Conduct routine audits of facilities’ operations subject to environmental compliance requirements for validation and documentation of compliant operation; initiate action(s) necessary to correct any identified deviation(s) or violation(s), and prepare and submit written technical reports and documents based on audit and inspection findings.
• Review corporate environmental compliance programs for adequacy, compliance and effectiveness; assist corporate safety leadership in developing and/or improving programs.
• Prepare and submit draft written technical reports and documents for management certification prior to submission to federal, state and local regulatory agencies as required for compliance or sustainment of environmental licenses and permits.
• Collaborate with Corporate Safety and other departments to investigate incidents and/or team member complaints concerning environmental compliance or other related fields. Provide appropriate communication to ensure involved team member(s) and leadership are kept current and informed as to response status of investigations.
• Develop, maintain, and support presentation of training programs related to environmental compliance.
• Support and coordinate processes for collection, storage and shipment of hazardous materials and waste.
• Interact with the various environmental regulatory agency representatives supporting inquiries and on‑site visits required for maintenance of and compliance with respective agency regulations.
• Participate as assigned with Orlando Health leadership, committees, departments, and work teams to serve as a resource contributing to the organization’s understanding, consideration, and response to environmental compliance issues.
• Anticipate and identify emerging environmental issues of importance to Orlando Health; evaluate compliance options and recommend strategies to minimize impact(s) and cost(s) while optimizing effective control.
• Maintain compliance with all OSHA, U.S. DOT, U.S. EPA, and Florida DEP training requirements required for the Environmental Compliance Specialist position.
• Manage work assignments efficiently to ensure compliance with timelines and maintain work product accuracy.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain proficiency using computer software programs essential to efficient, accurate and professional management of position responsibilities.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Maintain professional discipline in the department and adherence to appropriate policies and procedures of department.
• Stay informed of evolving technology, new standards and regulations related to safety and make appropriate recommendations to implement improvements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education/Training: Associate degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or closely related field. Complete training in compliance with 40
  
  CFR 262.17 within 6 months of hire or transfer into position and annually thereafter.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in the field of Environmental Compliance, Civil Engineering, Ecology or closely related field.