SAFETY OFFICER

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the position will be responsible for work of considerable difficulty in a variety of high level functions which have complex and extensive business operations, planning, organizing and direction for all safety activity at ASH, including fire control system management, contractor safety reviews, building safety assessments, emergency and disaster exercises, and maintaining all necessary life safety documentation required by The Joint Commission.

Individual will be tasked with identifying potential problems and recommend strategic solutions consistent with ASH's mission, objectives, policies and schedules. Recommend and assist In the preparation of proposed policies and procedures. Conducts site visits and reviews progress on projects/contracts, takes action to correct issues as they arise. Monitors third party contractors working onsite to ensure safety standards are adhered to.

- Performs and coordinates various monthly exercises as required to ensure compliance with Life and Fire Safety standards, including fire drills and environmental tours of the various buildings on campus. Develops a comprehensive schedule of all activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.

-Complete pre-construction assessments and contractor safety reviews.

-Coordinates activities to develop, update and monitor various hospital planning documents, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and all associated Management Plans.

-In coordination with other local or state entities, participate in hospital emergency planning exercises and develop recurring (annual) table-top emergency drills that require activation of the hospital's Incident Command Center. Document all activities.

-Collaborates and coordinates with various outside regulatory entities to ensure continued compliance with OSHA, CMS, The Joint Commission, State Licensing, and State and Local permitting requirements.

-Consults with other hospital divisions or units to provide guidance and training on various safety requirements and adherence thereto.

-Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge of:
-OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, State Licensing and other regulatory standards as they relate to a health care environment
-Strong familiarity with NFPA regulations and state fire code
-Strong familiarity with Emergency Preparedness
-Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies

Skill In:
-Excellent documentation skills necessary to supply evidence of compliance with regulatory standards
-Organization and Interpersonal relationships
-In public speaking
-In computer software
-In leadership, and written and oral presentation
-Providing training and presentations to individuals and groups
-Fostering working relationships with various stakeholders, often with competing interests.
-Verbally describing hospital processes, policies and procedures to outside surveyors as necessary to prove regulatory compliance.

Ability to:
-Develop, maintain and continuously document hospital plans and activities to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies
-Communicate expectations to staff and provide justifications for specific safety standard adherence
-Maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of health care professionals and community groups
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business or related field; 4 years hospital safety or emergency management experience in a health care setting. Master's degree in related field may substitute for 2 years of work experience. Desirable certifications include Certified Healthcare Safety Professional or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional.

Driver’s License

Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issues pursuant to A.R.S.41-1758.07 or must apply for a level one fingerprint clearance card within seven working days after beginning employment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.