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Safety Specialist
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2023-1295
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VMC Main Campus
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Safety Management
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Days
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Full Time
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1
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8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Renton, WA
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Min $78,425 - $117,637/annual. DOE
Job Description:
Job Description
Safety Management
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Safety Specialist
JOB OVERVIEW: The Safety Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the developing and administration of programs to ensure employee safety and agency compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations for specified facilities, operations and the visiting public.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Safety Management
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday days (Subject to Call 24/7)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Safety Program Manager
PREREQUISITES:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Physical Sciences or related field or Associates Degree with an additional two years of applicable work experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of principles, practices and applicable equipment related to occupational safety and health, fire and life safety, and hazardous materials and waste management.
Understand standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis, prevention, and control techniques.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Regular and punctual attendance is a condition of employment. Physical requirements include: having adequate vision and hearing to perform daily responsibilities; being subject to considerable standing, stooping, kneeling and exposure to hazardous substances used during the work. Requires ability to maintain professional manner when dealing with employees and the public. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or substances. Will travel from place to place by foot and by vehicle. Mobility, including entering confined spaces, roof or other areas using ladders or other access devices. Must be able to work and function properly in appropriate types of personal protective equipment. May be required to stay at or return to work during public health incidents and/or emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the implementation of on-going education of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) throughout the organization, including supporting the following responsibility areas: security and safety, communications, training, operations, logistics, planning, finance and operations.
Attend hospital-related subcommittee meetings, contribute ideas, and monitor the planning process. Develop project plans and timelines for accomplishing outstanding tasks. Identify inconsistencies among plans and proposes corrective measures.
Under the direction of the Safety Program Manager, coordinate and consult with Hospital Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers regarding health and safety issues in their respective areas and notify management staff regarding violation of safety regulations and codes.
Revised: 4/20
Grade: 26
FLSA: E
CC: 8709
Job Qualifications:
PREREQUISITES:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Physical Sciences or related field or Associates Degree with an additional two years of applicable work experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of principles, practices and applicable equipment related to occupational safety and health, fire and life safety, and hazardous materials and waste management.
Understand standard occupational hazards, including accident analysis, prevention, and control techniques.