Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Cleveland Clinic

. Plan, develop, and implement comprehensive environmental health and safety programs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePort St. Lucie • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and conducting risk assessments. Proficient in managing safety initiatives, training programs, and maintaining EHS data while collaborating effectively with teams.

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Environmental Health And Safety Program DevelopmentRisk Assessment And MitigationRegulatory ComplianceCertified Safety Professional (CSP)Healthcare Safety Experience

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Hard Skills

Hazard IdentificationData AnalysisAccident InvestigationTraining Program DevelopmentAudit ConductingBudget ManagementEmergency Response Team ParticipationOccupational SafetyIndustrial HygieneEnvironmental Science

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SafetyEnvironmental HazardsSafety InitiativesRisk ManagementJoint Commission Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, and implement comprehensive environmental health and safety programs
Protect caregivers, visitors, and patients from recognized environmental, safety, and health hazards
Support organizational safety initiatives and promote a safe environment through hazard prevention, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
Use qualitative and quantitative analyses to identify hazards and establish programmatic plans and goals
Identify events, likelihood of occurrence, severity of results, risk, and cost
Collaborate during preparation of risk assessments and associated action plans
Participate in accident and incident investigations
Provide consulting services regarding safety, health, environmental hazards, controls, and regulatory standards
Develop and conduct training programs
Manage one or more Joint Commission Environment of Care management plans
Conduct audits of facilities and operations
Collect, analyze, and maintain EHS data
Maintain records for operational processes and regulatory agencies and submit required documents by established deadlines
Manage direct reports or indirect personnel resources
Manage budget and contracted services as appropriate
Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team
Travel approximately 50% within the Florida market
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, environmental science, one of the physical sciences, or a related field
Valid State driver’s license
Three years of experience in a Healthcare or safety field
Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
May require extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting
Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred: Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and/or other safety certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Drug-free workplace
Equal employment opportunity