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Safety Director jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 applies to advanced-degree candidates; EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of qualifying experience. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth.
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Director-Hospital Safety
Position Summary
To oversee the fire, life safety, occupational health and safety programs, supports Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Laser Safety Program, supports Emergency Management activities, and the Environment of Care program to prevent loss of life and injury to faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students. To protect UAB property and maintain compliance and accreditation with all authorities having jurisdiction. To provide safety consultation for clinical and operational initiatives, coordinate regulatory readiness activities, and provide leadership for organizational safety and risk reduction programs.
Essential Accountabilities:
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Develops, implements and maintains programs necessary to ensure the safety and health of faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students.
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Investigates incidents, injuries, workplace violence events, property damage, and unsafe conditions and recommends corrective actions.
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Participates in Environment of Care rounding, environmental tours, compliance audits, performance indicators, annual evaluations and management plans.
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Develops and implements fire prevention, fire suppression, life safety, and interim life safety programs.
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Maintains liaison with Joint Commission, CMS, ADPH, OSHA, NFPA authorities and regulatory agencies.
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Serves as Chair of the Hospital Safety Committee and participates in management of Environment of Care programs and regulatory readiness activities.
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Provides leadership for safety-related committees and presents reports to executive leadership and governing bodies.
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Ensures compliance with NFPA, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission and other federal, state and local requirements for scope of responsibility.
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Directs environmental and occupational safety initiatives including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, indoor air quality, chemical exposure assessments and contractor safety reviews.
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Directs review of construction and renovation projects, including risk assessments addressing life safety, patient safety, utility impacts and operational risks.
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Oversees construction inspections and compliance activities.
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Functions as Incident Commander until relieved by competent authority.
-
Directs the Laser Safety Program including credentialing, training, procedure development and compliance monitoring.
-
Manages the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, ensuring effective governance, risk assessment, workforce training, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
-
Supports Emergency Management, business continuity planning, hazard vulnerability assessments, emergency exercises and disaster preparedness activities.
-
Participates in responses to OSHA investigations, serving on the Air and Water Safety Committee, and accompanying representatives of regulatory bodies during surveys and inspections.
-
Develops safety metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, quarterly reports, annual evaluations and Board-level presentations.
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Responds to emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to encourage and persuade people
- Ability to maintain records and filing systems
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and with local and state recognized building codes and other government regulations
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Process improvement and quality skills
- Project management skills
Salary Pay Range:
$120,000-$140,000
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Must maintain a valid driver's license issued in the United States. Motor Vehicle Record will be obtained and reviewed at least annually. Driving record should meet University underwriting standards to drive vehicle in performance of University Business.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Facilities
Organization
119001000 Environmental Health & Safety
Employee Status
Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
Description
Director-Hospital Safety
Position Summary
To oversee the fire, life safety, occupational health and safety programs, supports Workplace Violence Prevention Program, Laser Safety Program, supports Emergency Management activities, and the Environment of Care program to prevent loss of life and injury to faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students. To protect UAB property and maintain compliance and accreditation with all authorities having jurisdiction. To provide safety consultation for clinical and operational initiatives, coordinate regulatory readiness activities, and provide leadership for organizational safety and risk reduction programs.
Essential Accountabilities:
-
Develops, implements and maintains programs necessary to ensure the safety and health of faculty, staff, patients, visitors and students.
-
Investigates incidents, injuries, workplace violence events, property damage, and unsafe conditions and recommends corrective actions.
-
Participates in Environment of Care rounding, environmental tours, compliance audits, performance indicators, annual evaluations and management plans.
-
Develops and implements fire prevention, fire suppression, life safety, and interim life safety programs.
-
Maintains liaison with Joint Commission, CMS, ADPH, OSHA, NFPA authorities and regulatory agencies.
-
Serves as Chair of the Hospital Safety Committee and participates in management of Environment of Care programs and regulatory readiness activities.
-
Provides leadership for safety-related committees and presents reports to executive leadership and governing bodies.
-
Ensures compliance with NFPA, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission and other federal, state and local requirements for scope of responsibility.
-
Directs environmental and occupational safety initiatives including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, indoor air quality, chemical exposure assessments and contractor safety reviews.
-
Directs review of construction and renovation projects, including risk assessments addressing life safety, patient safety, utility impacts and operational risks.
-
Oversees construction inspections and compliance activities.
-
Functions as Incident Commander until relieved by competent authority.
-
Directs the Laser Safety Program including credentialing, training, procedure development and compliance monitoring.
-
Manages the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, ensuring effective governance, risk assessment, workforce training, incident analysis, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
-
Supports Emergency Management, business continuity planning, hazard vulnerability assessments, emergency exercises and disaster preparedness activities.
-
Participates in responses to OSHA investigations, serving on the Air and Water Safety Committee, and accompanying representatives of regulatory bodies during surveys and inspections.
-
Develops safety metrics, dashboards, trend analyses, quarterly reports, annual evaluations and Board-level presentations.
-
Responds to emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to encourage and persuade people
- Ability to maintain records and filing systems
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to present innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities
- Ability to problem-solve
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards and with local and state recognized building codes and other government regulations
- Leadership skills
- Negotiation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Process improvement and quality skills
- Project management skills
Salary Pay Range:
$120,000-$140,000
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Must maintain a valid driver's license issued in the United States. Motor Vehicle Record will be obtained and reviewed at least annually. Driving record should meet University underwriting standards to drive vehicle in performance of University Business.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location
University
Job Category
Facilities
Organization
119001000 Environmental Health & Safety
Employee Status
Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Safety Director
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Safety Directors with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive safety leadership typically qualify under EB-2. If your degree is a bachelor's alone, EB-3 is the right category. Getting this classification right before you apply prevents costly petition amendments later.
Document your specialty occupation evidence now
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements before recruitment begins. Gather your CSP, CHMM, or other safety certifications, performance reviews, and org charts showing your supervisory scope so your employer can build a defensible job description from the start.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search for Safety Director roles on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for similar roles.
Prioritize industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Construction, chemical manufacturing, and large healthcare systems routinely sponsor Safety Directors because federal contractor obligations and OSHA compliance demands make the role hard to fill domestically. Targeting these sectors increases the likelihood an employer will accept PERM costs and timelines.
Negotiate the job offer before PERM recruitment closes
Once your employer posts the PERM recruitment ads, the job description and minimum requirements are locked for DOL review. Use the period before ads run to align your title, duties, and prevailing wage tier with the OFLC Wage Search so the offer matches what will appear in the labor certification.
Understand AC21 portability before you file I-485
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Safety Directors, O*NET occupational codes help confirm whether a prospective role qualifies as substantially similar under USCIS standards.
Green Card Safety Director: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories apply to Safety Director roles?
Most Safety Directors qualify under EB-2 or EB-3. EB-2 covers candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety. EB-3 covers those with a bachelor's degree or at least two years of qualifying skilled experience. Your employer selects the category before filing PERM with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Safety Director?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, but requires PERM labor certification first: your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, run a prescribed recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Safety Director position?
DOL requires employers to run a mandatory recruitment test that includes print and online job ads, internal postings, and at least three additional recruitment steps for professional roles such as job fairs or employee referral programs. The employer must document that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected for lawful reasons. The entire recruitment window must be completed before the PERM application is submitted to DOL.
How do I find Safety Director jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Safety Director openings at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have already navigated the certification process for comparable roles, which signals genuine willingness to sponsor rather than a speculative interest in doing so.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process has started?
It depends on how far along the process is. If your I-140 is approved but you haven't filed I-485, a new employer must file a fresh PERM and I-140, though you may be able to retain your original priority date. Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar Safety Director occupation without restarting the process.