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Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Works as member of the Environmental Health and Occupational Safety (Safety) department. Receives guidance from the Senior Health & Safety Specialist and direction from the Director of the department. Works cooperatively with Safety staff and customers to accomplish job. Maintains effective working relationship with variety of staff. Acts on behalf of the department Director (Safety Officer) in their absence, and the absence of other senior level positions, to ensure continuity of safety management and emergency response direction. Will have contact outside Mayo as job duties require.

Majority of time is spent as a safety consultant and resource in guiding activities within the safety, emergency management, and hazardous materials and waste programs in a customer focused environment. Participates in administrative duties as assigned, including budget and resource allocation, and facilitation of staff involved with safety-related projects. Develops and facilitates implementation of creative ideas and suggestions to improve systems, processes, and service; develops and implements new policies and procedures; develops and implements educational programs; evaluates established procedures and educational programs for effectiveness. Must be able to develop, conduct, and facilitate safety audits and perform hazard assessments, including the interpretation of results and facilitate implementation of solutions. Able to analyze and interpret data and participates in decisions regarding data validity and conclusions. Collaborates with enterprise safety, emergency management, and waste management contacts. Must maintain strict confidentiality of information.

Qualifications

Requires Master's in environmental health and safety, or hazardous materials, or related field and 5 years related experience, or Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience, which includes design of independent projects, data analysis and interpretation. Must have ability to organize and implement procedures/techniques independently. Must have significant technical knowledge, understanding of safety regulations, ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written materials, and ability to work both independently and in a team. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment that requires upgrading of skills on a regular basis is required. Must have established presentation and training skills and be capable of demonstrating and exhibiting positive customer service skills. Must have working knowledge of PC and ability to use routine computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases).

Healthcare safety experience preferred. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour certification desirable. Identification and management of hazardous materials spills, clean up techniques, and waste management preferred. Layers of experience within emergency management, hazardous materials and waste management, industrial hygiene, or ergonomics is desirable. Must be able to respond to hazardous materials spills. Experience in research or clinical laboratory safety programs is desirable. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet work completions goals. Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgement. Must be able to work with all levels of management and staff. Must become familiar with all facilities and be able to travel to and conduct work throughout all locations. Must be able to walk throughout campus and facilities. Must be able to withstand moderate physical exertion. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment that requires upgrading of skills on a regular basis. Must periodically participate in department staff rotation of on-call coverage after normal work hours and respond to infrequent urgent requests or emergencies. Must come in early or stay late, when necessary, to complete job-related activities such as surveys, special projects, or training.

A Certified Safety Processional (CSP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification is required within two years of hire.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$99.964.40 - $150,113.60 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position participates in an on-call rotation with other department staff. Work hours may occasionally be adjusted to support after-hours work or emergency response needs.

Weekend Schedule

Weekend work is not typical. Infrequent on-call emergencies or department-wide emergency responses may require weekend work.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Stephanie Robinson

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.