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82150BRJob Posting Title:Safety Specialist II - Construction ManagementDepartment:SafetyAutoReqId:82150BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Support Services - SafetyJob Posting Description:Position Summary/Dept Summary:

Assists the Senior Construction Safety Project Manager to ensure a safe and healthful work environment and maintain compliance with all Hospital policies, regulatory standards and guidelines. Provides professional and administrative support for the Safety & Environmental Health Department.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct regular inspections of patient and non-patient areas helping to maintain a safe and compliant environment in the hospital. Work tactfully with client depts to ensure that non-compliant situations are addressed

+ Provide assistance and direction to Safety Specialist I. Assist Sr PM with routine admin tasks

+ Conduct routine reports, drills, and training for hospital staff, such as Practice Code Reds, Interim life Safety Alert communications, Environment of Care training and surveys, exposure monitoring, data reporting for the Joint Commission and fire dept

+ Support existing Construction Safety operations focused on construction permitting (PCRA), ICRA Assessments, contractor eForm submission reviews, Life Safety Compliance (ILSM Alerts), and Fire Stopping Policy compliance

+ Represent the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department at committee meetings as assigned by the PM and present, take minutes and report back at the request of the PM

+ Respond to emergencies as a Safety On-Call Officer (emergencies may range from chemical spills and hazardous waste pickups to fires and floods)

+ Supports existing ICRA 2.0 compliance working with facilities project management, contractors and engineering department management personnel, including providing regular training on policy updates

+ Assist the Sr PM with high priority projects such as: hazardous drugs training and sampling, hazard assessments, exposure assessments, Environment of Care risks, and maintenance at Hospital satellite locations

+ Take initiative and lead clinical safety projects such as updating training, policies and data; develop the exposure assessment program and conduct risk assessments

+ Maintain departmental databases, records and files. Enter information from source documents into computer databases and/or spreadsheets, compile, print and distribute reports and other information

+ Assist the Sr PM with special projects and prep of complex reports and documents. Collect and compile information from diverse sources, perform calculations, create charts, graphs and spreadsheets and perform other related duties

Education:

+ A high school degree and 3 years of relatable experience and technical training in Life Safety is required. A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Occupational Health, or a related scientific field and 1 yr is preferred.

Experience/Qualifications:

+ Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions

+ Very strong writing and math background for writing policy and compiling/collecting data

+ Hybrid - 4 days a week onsite

Certifications: OSHA 500 Authorized Trainer, CIC-Certificate in Infection Control is required

Certifications in life safety, emergency response, hazardous materials management and safety management, is preferred

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.Office/Site Location:NeedhamRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only