Job Description
Who We Are
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
The Director, System Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides enterprise-wide leadership and governance for all Environmental Health & Safety, Environment of Care, regulatory, and life safety programs across UCI Health. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic direction, systemwide implementation, and performance oversight of comprehensive programs including fire and life safety, emergency management, workplace violence prevention, hazardous waste management, radiation safety, safe patient handling and injury prevention, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness. This role establishes systemwide standards, policies, and performance expectations to ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the safety of patients, visitors, and the workforce in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and UCI Health policies. The System Director serves as the system authority and subject matter expert, providing executive guidance on risk identification, mitigation, and regulatory strategy. The position partners closely with clinical, operational, facilities, public safety, risk management, human resources, and executive leadership to integrate Environment of Care and safety requirements into daily operations and longterm planning. The System Director provides direct oversight of system program leaders and maintains accountability for performance outcomes, regulatory compliance, and the financial integrity of systemwide EHS operations, exercising broad authority with limited oversight. Regular travel to UCI Health sites is required to provide systemwide leadership, program oversight, regulatory readiness, and stakeholder engagement.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to plan strategically
• Indepth knowledge of environmental health, occupational safety, radiation safety, hazardous materials and waste, emergency management, and life safety in healthcare settings
• Must have experience with the business and practice of best methods for general operation, maintenance and repair of complex medical facilities and building support systems
• Must be trained in OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER)
• Must be experienced and knowledgeable with all relevant laws/regulations/codes
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility in related area
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an management leadership role
• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and experience leading performance
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
The Director, System Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) provides enterprise-wide leadership and governance for all Environmental Health & Safety, Environment of Care, regulatory, and life safety programs across UCI Health. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic direction, systemwide implementation, and performance oversight of comprehensive programs including fire and life safety, emergency management, workplace violence prevention, hazardous waste management, radiation safety, safe patient handling and injury prevention, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness. This role establishes systemwide standards, policies, and performance expectations to ensure regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and the safety of patients, visitors, and the workforce in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and UCI Health policies. The System Director serves as the system authority and subject matter expert, providing executive guidance on risk identification, mitigation, and regulatory strategy. The position partners closely with clinical, operational, facilities, public safety, risk management, human resources, and executive leadership to integrate Environment of Care and safety requirements into daily operations and longterm planning. The System Director provides direct oversight of system program leaders and maintains accountability for performance outcomes, regulatory compliance, and the financial integrity of systemwide EHS operations, exercising broad authority with limited oversight. Regular travel to UCI Health sites is required to provide systemwide leadership, program oversight, regulatory readiness, and stakeholder engagement.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to plan strategically
• Indepth knowledge of environmental health, occupational safety, radiation safety, hazardous materials and waste, emergency management, and life safety in healthcare settings
• Must have experience with the business and practice of best methods for general operation, maintenance and repair of complex medical facilities and building support systems
• Must be trained in OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER)
• Must be experienced and knowledgeable with all relevant laws/regulations/codes
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility in related area
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an management leadership role
• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and experience leading performance
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, System Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - FT Days position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
