Job ID:  RE.0600425   Description: 
For consideration, please visit our career website at www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org to submit your resume online. 
This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Department: Western Environmental, Health and Safety
Schedule: Full-time regular, 40 hours/weeks, 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday.
Position Summary: Implements, monitors and measures Kaiser Permanente's EH&S programs and projects in assigned regions. Assists National EH&S Project Managers in developing strategies and materials to address EH&S needs. Performs annual EH&S compliance audits. 
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial hygiene, environmental science or public health required. Masters degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline preferred.
CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred. 
 	
License/Certification: N/A
Qualifications: Significant (usually 5-7 years) experience or Masters Degree in health and safety management profession required.  
Health Care industry experience preferred.
Expertise and knowledge of U.S. health and safety legislation including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), and Department of Health Services.
Knowledge of state regulations in areas where Kaiser Permanente has operations preferred.
Experience with negotiation rounds with state agencies preferred.
Proficient with PC applications. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to travel frequently to different KP regions.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.  
Skills Testing: N/A
Duties: Serves as a professional/technical liaison to assigned Kaiser Permanente regions. 
Ensures EH&S risks are communicated to region's management along with alternatives for managing/minimizing these risks. Consults, advises and communicates with specific regions about their EH&S program improvement options, accountability models and EH&S programs. Conducts risk assessments and air monitoring on physical, chemical and operating parameters using EH&S program risk identification designs and plans.  Recommends corrective action demonstrating sensitivity to time and budget constraints. Anticipates, recognizes, evaluates and provides recommendations for controlling health hazards in the workplace. Implements national EH&S policy, programs and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and minimize EH&S risks.  Assists project managers in the design and development of new EH&S programs.  Leads the design and development of EH&S training programs. Conducts EH&S compliance audits across all KP operations.  Develops specific audit findings and recommendations to chart improvement path.  Communicates to senior management the compliance status of their programs. Researches, tracks and analyzes the status of new federal and state EH&S regulations and communicates to regional management the impact of the proposed regulations on Kaiser Permanente. Designs regulatory data collections processes and establishes data reporting priorities and goals for regional management.
 
Special Job Features:  Travel throughout California required. Some National travel required.
Additional Information: 
Region 	Northern California 	
Bargaining Unit 	Salaried Employees 	
Shift 	Day 	
Benefited 	Y 	
Employee Referral 	N 	
Area of Interest 	Facilities Srvs - Environmental Health & Safety 	
JobType 	Full-Time 	
State/City 	CA, Oakland 	
Public Department Description: 	Western Environmental, Health and Safety