Safety Compliance Officer

Salary
$ $48.23 Hourly

$66,880 - $100,320 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C9

Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?
This role supports the oversight of the hospitals Safety Management Programs and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and regulations governing the organization.

How does it get done?
Key responsibilities consist of assisting the department director in promoting a safe and healthy environment in which hazards are eliminated or minimized for all patients' residents, clients, employees and visitors.

The OHSS-II will:

Assist with coordination and oversight of the organization's safety management programs which include Safety & Security, Hazardous Materials & Waste, Medical Equipment, Fire Safety, Life Safety, Utility Management and Emergency Preparedness.

Support departmental communication efforts by effectively creating clear and concise correspondence, creating basic reports, generating emails, and by utilizing spreadsheets to track inventories and gather data.

Provide support by creating internal purchase requisitions utilizing Adobe Acrobat to procure preventative maintenance services, repairs and order equipment and supplies.

Conduct environmental rounds and document identified deficiencies. Track those deficiencies and provide timely closeouts for all issues.

Will assist in the coordination of required inspections. This includes scheduling and conducting inspections, compiling reports, coordinating corrective actions and follow-ups, and documenting all efforts to ensure documentation is ready for licensing and accreditation review.

Provide safety training as it relates to the safety management program, conduct fire drills, and participates in emergency management drills.

Who are the customers?
Patients/Clients/Residents/Staff/Visitors.

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a proactive individual, capable of independent work and effective multitasking, all while ensuring the delivery of compassionate and high-quality customer service to the occupants of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. The candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and keen ability to prioritize effectively. A proactive approach is essential, with the capacity to anticipate and address the evolving needs of the organization. This role requires strong communication, analytical thinking and interpersonal skills, alongside advanced computer proficiency. Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience working with healthcare facility codes, loss and risk management practices, life safety code, fire safety, hazardous materials and solid waste regulations, medical equipment safety, FEMA and hospital emergency management systems, environmental safety, OSHA regulations, ADA regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, engineering, physical science, natural science, environmental science, social science, criminology, or closely related field and two (2) years of related work experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements
Must possess a current driver's license and defensive driving certificate.

• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Employment is subject to nationwide background search pursuant to NM Caregivers Criminal Screening Act and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and outdoors. Office work includes; working with computers, faxes, copiers and printers. Subject to call-out for accidents and/or emergencies on short notice. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside work in varying weather conditions-hot or cold, humidity, wind, rain and snow; exposure to sunlight, dust, and environmental allergens; exposure to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, toxic fumes/chemicals and/or airborne particles; high speed/high volume traffic, loud noises, and stressful situations. Interaction with the public, local, county, and city officials by phone or in person. Occasional travel with possible overnight stays away from post of duty. May be required to work irregular hours.

This role involves a diverse work environment, split between office duties and field operations. Expect exposure to construction sites, workplace hazards, and potentially aggressive clientele. The position requires extensive walking, climbing, and computer use along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.

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Agency Contact Information: Jennifer Dominguez, , Email

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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.