[Hiring] Safety Specialist Environmental Sustainability @Children’s Minnesota

Role Description

This position will be responsible for providing technical expertise to promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and secure environment of care at Children's Minnesota (Children's MN). This individual will work with staff within all levels of the organization to support our Environmental Sustainability and Safety (ESS) program and organizational ESS goals. The role will help ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, MPCA, local county regulations, and promote a proactive environmental and safety culture across Children's MN. The role requires a detail-oriented person with strong analytical skills and a passion for creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Three (3) years experience in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability, preferably in a health facility setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, MPCA, DOT and other local regulations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Relevant certifications are beneficial.
• Proficiency with EHS software.
• Experience with workers' compensation is a plus.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain environmental and safety policies compliant with regulations and Joint Commission (JC) Environment of Care standards.
• Inspect workplaces, identify environmental and safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide appropriate training to employees and management.
• Assist in analyzing safety data, track KPIs, and report findings.
• Facilitate fire drills on all shifts and emergency response activities.
• Manage waste programs according to regulations.
• Create goals and reporting processes for sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate regulatory and best management practices.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to travel to all Children's MN facilities across the Twin Cities depending on need.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, when needed.
• Familiarity with and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles in partnership design and execution.
• Strategic and systems-level thinker with the ability to see the big picture while providing detailed execution.
• Skilled in collaborating across matrixed environments, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; capable of engaging senior leaders and external contractors in high-impact conversations.
• Proficient in data collection and analysis utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Accountable, adaptive, and comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
• Positions that require night, weekend, or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.