Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Consultant - Southern US - Remote

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Reporting to the Associate Director of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS), this position is responsible for performing, developing, managing, and assisting with EHS environmental health and safety program(s) with a specific emphasis on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other federal, state, and local EHS regulations. This position contributes to the Company's efforts to comply with applicable rules, regulations, and standards to protect our workforce and the environments in which we work. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for an innovative, Fortune 5 leader in the healthcare industry, in a collaborative team environment.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Auditing non-administration operations including clinical facilities to evaluate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring of EOHS programs, plans and policies to ensure compliance with applicable, federal, state, and local EHS laws, rules and regulations, ordinances, and standards
• Ensuring all managed facilities comply with environmental regulations and specific programs such as EPCRA, Clean Air and Water Acts, SPCC plans, USDOT, RCRA, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, Regulated Medical Waste, and associated OSHA Standards
• Working with certain business entities and vendor selection process to ensure that handling, shipment, and disposition of Company regulated equipment practices and wastes are in full compliance with applicable regulations
• Providing employee safety and health consultation and incident investigations

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of EOHS knowledge and experience with a specific focus on EOHS regulatory requirements and standards
• Experience working with a variety of people with varying backgrounds, education and job functions including federal, state, and local regulatory agency staff
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Proven advanced computer skills, analytic/data analysis skills
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• USDOT Hazardous Materials certification
• Experience in healthcare settings
• Experience with USDOT regulations
• Experience with SmartSheets
• Experience with Origami or other Safety Management Systems
• Flexibility to respond in a fast-paced environment

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment