Environmental Safety Officer

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Overview THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OEHS) The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) is dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for students to learn, teachers to teach, and employees to work. This mission is supported through periodic inspections of existing District facilities, and careful review of all proposed school sites to ensure a school environment that is health-protective and conducive to learning. The Environmental Safety Officer implements accident prevention, environmental compliance programs, District recycling and rubbish, and hazardous materials management in cooperation with administrators; assists in the development, administration and coordination of such programs; conducts field safety audits and recommends measures to prevent, minimize, and remedy hazards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Implements, evaluates, and investigates the effectiveness of components of the accident prevention, traffic safety, and environmental health and safety compliance programs.
• Conducts site safety audits of work methods for improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions as required by agencies such as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Health Services and Fire Departments, and the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
• Prepares written recommendations for the elimination of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions to comply with applicable laws.
• Explains the intent and legal implications of health and safety codes and regulations to District administrators and supervisors. Investigates compliance with legal mandates pertaining to safety, compliance programs, and fire prevention.
• Reviews Safety Data Sheets to determine acceptability of materials for use by the District.
• Conducts environmental compliance inspections and audits.
• Prepares Business and Contingency Plans at school sites and other District facilities as required by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, State Water Board, Certified Unified Program Agency and the Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
• Develops training material and conducts and audits environmental health and safety training for District personnel.
• Responds to environmental health and safety complaints and emergencies at schools and District facilities.
• Liaises and coordinates with regulatory agencies such as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Public Health Department and fire, transportation, and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepares written reports, correspondence and other documentation.
• May represent the District at meetings with governmental agencies that have jurisdiction over occupational safety, environmental health, and fire protection.
• May serve as consultant to employee safety committees, supervisors, and administrators.
• May review and analyze legislation for its effect on District programs and procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental and occupational health, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of experience performing environmental health and safety investigations, audits, and analysis. Experience in developing, implementing, or coordinating programs of accident prevention or environmental compliance, including preparing recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety, traffic safety, fire prevention, air and water compliance or solid and hazardous waste control is preferable.

SPECIAL NOTES Requires wearing a negative pressure respirator. Employment is subject to medical clearance. Positions in this classification are subject to pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, asbestos or lead. Employees in this class are subject to call at any hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39.09 - $48.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person