Director, System Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - FT Days

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The Director, System Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides enterprise-wide leadership and governance for all Environmental Health & Safety, Environment of Care, regulatory, and life safety programs across UCI Health. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic direction, systemwide implementation, and performance oversight of comprehensive programs including fire and life safety, emergency management, workplace violence prevention, hazardous waste management, radiation safety, safe patient handling and injury prevention, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness. This role establishes systemwide standards, policies, and performance expectations to ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the safety of patients, visitors, and the workforce in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and UCI Health policies. The System Director serves as the system authority and subject matter expert, providing executive guidance on risk identification, mitigation, and regulatory strategy. The position partners closely with clinical, operational, facilities, public safety, risk management, human resources, and executive leadership to integrate Environment of Care and safety requirements into daily operations and longterm planning. The System Director provides direct oversight of system program leaders and maintains accountability for performance outcomes, regulatory compliance, and the financial integrity of systemwide EHS operations, exercising broad authority with limited oversight. Regular travel to UCI Health sites is required to provide systemwide leadership, program oversight, regulatory readiness, and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong organization and project management skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to plan strategically

• Indepth knowledge of environmental health, occupational safety, radiation safety, hazardous materials and waste, emergency management, and life safety in healthcare settings

• Must have experience with the business and practice of best methods for general operation, maintenance and repair of complex medical facilities and building support systems

• Must be trained in OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER)

• Must be experienced and knowledgeable with all relevant laws/regulations/codes

• Minimum 5 years' experience of progressive management responsibility in related area

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an management leadership role

• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and experience leading performance improvement projects

• Financial management and analysis skills consistent with budgetary responsibilities

• Ability to read and correctly interpret or assess complex regulations, contracts and policies

• Ability to persuade or influence people to take appropriate action

• Ability to develop, conduct and or supervise training sessions for new and continuing employees

• Ability to deal effectively with local, state and federal regulatory agencies

• Ability to apply sound judgment in ambiguous situations and effectively manage change

• One Professional certification in EHS, life safety, or healthcare safety (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHSP, CHFM)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of California Penal and Vehicle Codes
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Certification in Sterile Processing

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.