Waste Compliance Specialist

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of hazardous materials, chemicals, hazardous waste management, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Knowledge of environmental health and safety (EHS) program development, regulatory compliance, and hospital safety requirements, including applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and Medical Center policies and procedures.

• Experience with occupational safety and injury prevention programs, including Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP), ergonomics, hazardous materials, fire safety, respiratory protection, and other EHS programs.

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, environmental health, infection control, laboratory safety, and safe practices related to airborne and bloodborne pathogens, chemical exposures, non-ionizing radiation, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to interpret federal and state laws, regulations, hospital safety codes, and applicable Joint Commission standards.

• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare policies, reports, memoranda, and other professional documents.

• Ability to develop and deliver safety training, educational sessions, and presentations on safety policies, procedures, and related issues.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, administration, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as databases, email, internet applications, and Articulate Storyline 360.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience working with hazardous materials in a healthcare setting.

• HAZWOPER and Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications.

• Certification in health and safety or a related field.

• Safety-related experience in a healthcare setting.

• Advanced knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP), California Environmental Reporting System (CERS), fire codes, and medical waste regulations.

License Requirement

• Must obtain a valid California driver’s license within three months of hire and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.