Program Director, Life Safety & Environment of Care Compliance (Hybrid)
Job Description:
Provide specific, technical leadership of staff regarding fire safety codes, The Joint Commission standards and other codes and regulations in order to manage and maintain compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local requirements.
Scope: Institution-wide, all campuses, all areas
Essential Job Functions:
- Plans, develops, directs and evaluates the Life Safety & Environment of Care (LSEOC) team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of life safety and environment of care compliance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and accreditation requirements. Provides leadership direction to management.
- Controls the liability of the institution through managing, monitoring, and actively abating life safety and Environment of Care (EOC) regulatory issues.
- Supports institutional committees including the Environment of Care Committee and the Life Safety Committee, as well as UT System Advisory Groups as appropriate.
- Provides technical leadership to Fire and Life Safety staff in the proper interpretation and application of codes and applicable regulations.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Detailed and in-depth experience with NFPA Codes, TJC Standards, their interpretation and practical application.
- Experience applying NFPA codes, including Life Safety Code, Suppression Codes and Fire Alarm Code.
- Extensive abilities with Environment of Care (EOC) Joint Commission Compliance
- Extensive knowledge of Life Safety compliance related to Joint Commission requirements
- Demonstrated competencies in regulatory site inspections for Life Safety, TJC EOC, and CMS Compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of professional and technical staff to achieve organizational and program goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural or applied science related field.
- Five years related experience with a minimum of three years of management or supervisory responsibility
- 24 or 40 hour HAZWOPER certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a natural or applied science or engineering or related field.
- Five years related experience with five years of management or supervisory responsibility.
- Three or more years managing TJC -EOC/Life Safety audits.
- Certified in one or more of the following:
- Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Fire Inspector (CFI)
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
Salary range:
Beginning salary will likely range from $132,000 to $175,000 annually. Actual salary offered will be dependent on qualifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
