Environmental Safety Officer

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Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education.
Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students.
We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
Department or School Site 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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE(S) for this position will possess: *Strong professional and technical environmental health and safety experience.
*Solid environmental health and safety academic knowledge.
*Strong communications skills to effectively and clearly communicate in oral and written communications the appropriate health and safety information, technical concepts and procedures to both technical and non-technical personnel.
*Strong ability to conduct research to develop and draft environmental health & safety policies, procedures, alerts, advisories, etc.
*Strong ability to research environmental health and safety information and prepare/deliver safety training information and materials.
*Knowledge of General Industry Safety Orders and other applicable safety, environmental health, and compliance regulations of government agencies.
*Ability and experience to conduct site safety audits of work methods for improper procedures, check equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions as required; Plus experience investigating compliance with legal mandates related to safety, compliance programs and fire prevention.
*Personal effectiveness to follow through and complete assignments and meet deadlines; and the self-management ability to prioritize tasks, work assignments and adjust to changing priorities, especially in emergency situations.
*Technical knowledge and ability to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and unsafe acts and their causes and utilize the proper judgment to take appropriate action to minimize immediate risk.
*Experience building ongoing relationships with staff in the assigned caseload and possess the willingness to go above and beyond to provide service to the client.
*Ability to travel regularly to assigned District regional areas to conduct safety trainings, consultations and respond to health and safety investigations.
Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start.
Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Job Duties/Responsibilities TYPICAL DUTIES 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 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: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle 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.
NOTE: Please be sure to upload an official copy of the following into your online application (emailed documents will NOT be accepted).
This documentation is REQUIRED to move forward in our process: (1) Bachelor's degree (or higher) in related field **Candidates who have completed course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees from one of the approved agencies.
Please be sure to request a "Detailed" evaluation report.
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Employment Selection Process The assessment process for this position tentatively consists of a Training and Experience (T&E) assessment, Technical Project, and Technical Interview.
After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.
This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment.
Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application.
It is critical that your application reflects your true and accurate background.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of a detailed application.
Please make sure to include all education and work experience with detailed responses as the application will be the only document used to qualify candidates.
For education, please make sure to upload proof of education that meets the minimum requirement (e.
g.
, official transcripts or degree).
Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.
PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification (e.
g.
, valid California driver's license or current USA passport) at the time of the test.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.
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mejia@lausd.
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Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score.
Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three (3) ranks of the hiring list.
An eligibility list is typically active for a minimum of 12 months and/or has fewer than three (3) ranks.
As such, please register for job alerts in the event that the list expires prior to the list’s expiration date.
The eligibility list/hiring list resulting from this employment assessment/testing process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities.
Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
Additional Posting Information The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying.
The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process.
Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score.
Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list.
Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months.
The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.