Senior Safety Specialist

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Senior Safety Specialist , under the direction of the Dir, Network Safety Officer, will be responsible for administering or overseeing HMH's Environmental Health and Safety Management programs and perform all job functions listed below in accordance with Network procedures and in compliance with regulatory agencies.

This position will be onsite.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of safety experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of TJC's Environment of Care and Life safety standards and requirements.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to safety and fire safety; ability to identify and evaluate hazard and risks and make effective recommendations based upon comprehensive, regulatory compliant assessments.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others.

• Ability to conduct team member injury investigations.

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• OSHA Hazwoper - 40 hour training.

• Knowledgeable of OSHA.1910.134 and other sections of 29 CFR 1910.

• Knowledge of EPA and local NJDEP requirements.

• Public speaking and training experience.

• Performance and project management skills.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP).

• Certified healthcare fire safety professional (CHFSP).

• OSHA 30-hour training certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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Minimum rate of $97,011.20 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.