Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Virginia Beach, VA

Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, VA
City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health is hiring for an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator - Virginia Beach, VA!

Status: Full-Time,permanent position (40 hours)

Standard working hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F. Will travel a cross the VA and Northeastern NC for t echnical assist visits approx. 2-3x a month

Location: Will report daily at 1330 Sentara Park in Virginia Beach, VA.

Job responsibilities:
  • Position overseeing EHS Specialists obligations and responsibilities, as well as supporting the EHS Manager with daily operations in the development and monitoring of the policies and procedures relevant to federal, state, and local compliance intended for employee safety and health.
  • Conducts new employee interviews, hiring, developing, and retaining staff members with the goal of developing a highly reliable work team and coordinates new hire orientation, precepting, and education for members of the EHS team.
  • Resource consultant for guidance, facilitation, planning and the administration of safety training conducted by Occupational Health Services. Develops and maintains partnership with organization leaders to act as a compliance resource for providing interpretation of policies, procedures, and legal regulatory requirements.
  • Assists in oversight of federal, state and local requirements for regulatory reporting, ensures compliance and timeliness of reporting, and required permits are applicable regarding hazardous materials, air, pressure vessel testing, and waste disposal for the system.
  • Provides guidance to and facilitation for occupational and environmental safety measures designed to reduce workplace injuries and exposures for all Sentara entities.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety or Environmental Safety is preferred.
  • 5 years' related experience required in lieu of degree. Must be able to attain degree within 5 years upon hire.

Certification/Licensure:
  • Certified Healthcare Operations Professional (CHOP)- Basic preferred

Experience:
  • Training Development- 5 years
  • Safety- 5 years
  • Regulatory Agency Requirements- 5 years
  • Healthcare - 5 years
  • OSHA Regulations - 5 years
  • Education - 5 years
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards - 5 years
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) - 5 years

Sentara Health , an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 130 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018), and was recognized by Forbes as a "Best Employer for New Grads" (2022), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020).

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

To apply, please go to and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-98676

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Employee Health, Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMA, Training, Education, Healthcare, Regulatory, Accreditation, Compliance, Quality, National Fire Protection Association., NFPA, Department of Transportation, DOT, Certified Healthcare Operations Professional, CHOP

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Posted 2026-07-04

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