Director, Environmental Health and Safety & Emergency Management

Environment Health And Safety Director

This position oversees the department of Environment Health and Safety (EHS), and Emergency Management to ensure compliance and implementation of health and safety programs for all employees, staff, and others (the workforce) across the Seattle Children's Enterprise. Under the direction of the Vice President, Facilities and Capital Projects collaborate and consults with Risk Management, Workforce Health & Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Facilities Management, and Patient Safety Departments. This position interfaces with external State government agencies such as Washington Labor & Industries and Ecology, Washington State Fire Marshall, Seattle Fire Department, and leads in the NIAHO Accreditation Requirements for the Physical Environment for compliance as well as other programs such as hearing conservation, ergonomics and respiratory protection to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and families. The position champions a culture of safety and excellence by collaborating with the Quality and Safety team to share and implement best practices throughout Seattle Children's. The director collaborates with organizational leaders to achieve the mission and goals of the employee health and safety program and utilizes methodologies such as the IHI Model for Improvement and Continuous Innovation and Improvement (CII) to drive excellence in clinical care and service.

Required Education and Experience :

Master's degree and / or equivalent combination of Bachelor's degree and experience.

Minimum 10 years of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and / or Emergency Management

Minimum of five (5) years management and / or administrative experience in a hospital or health care setting.

Required Credentials :

N / A.

Preferred :

Advanced coursework with emphasis in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.

Certification in Healthcare Environmental Health and Safety.

Experience working with the DNV, CMS, Washington L&I, The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, and other regulatory & professional standards agencies.

Experience in pediatrics and / or an academic medical setting.

Familiar with the IHI Model for Improvement and Continuous Innovation and Improvement (CII) methodology.

Compensation Range :

$142,991.00 - $214,487.00 per year.

Salary Information :

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants :

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information :

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website.

About Us :

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago : we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho the largest region of any children's hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation's very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.

Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values : Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community.

The future starts here.

Our Commitment :

Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.