Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Position Type:
Non Unit Professional

Date Posted: 9/8/2026

Location:

District Education Center

Position: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Schedule: 12

Months (260 days)
Start Date: TBD
Pay: Depending on Qualifications
Benefits: Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Legal and Dental Insurance;
Vacation and Sick Time Off per the Non Unit Contract

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive environmental health and safety programs across all district buildings. This role ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, MDE, and local health departments) to maintain a safe and healthy learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will strike a balance between technical expertise, strategic planning, and hands-on training, serving as the district's primary subject matter expert on all safety and environmental matters.

• Inspections & Audits:
  In conjunction with EHS consultants, conducts regular safety, health, and environmental audits across all district facilities including but not limited to: science labs, playgrounds, cafeterias, and maintenance shops.
• Regulatory Liaison:
  Serves as the primary point of contact for external regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, Fire Marshal, Health Department).
• Hazardous Materials:
  Oversees the management, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, chemical hygiene plans, and the district's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management plan.
• Air & Water Quality:
  Manage indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, radon testing, lead-in-water testing, and remediation plans as required by state law.
• Local Designated Authority (LDP):
  Serves as the district's IAQ Coordinator and AHERA Designated Person.
• Recordkeeping:
  Maintain meticulous logs of safety data sheets (SDS), OSHA 300 logs, injury reports, and compliance certificates.
• Staff Training:
  Manages the mandatory safety training programs for district staff, including Right-to-Know/GHS, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lockout/Tagout, Ladder Safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Onboarding:
  Manages the safety orientations for all newly hired facilities, custodial, transportation, and nutrition services personnel.
• Accident Investigation:
  Lead investigations into workplace accidents, student injuries, and near-misses; identifies root causes and implements corrective action plans to mitigate future risk.
• Safety Committees:
  Chairs the District OSHA Safety Committee, facilitating collaboration between administration, labor unions, and staff to address safety concerns.
• Project Review:
  Partners with the Facilities Planning & Construction Manager and external contractors to review blueprints and construction plans for safety, accessibility (ADA), and environmental compliance during capital improvement projects.
• Project Planning & Management:
  Identifies, prioritizes, plans, coordinates and manages health and safety construction related projects (i.e. asbestos removal, fall protection installations).
• Budgeting:
  Assists in developing and managing the annual Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Health & Safety budget and is responsible for the upkeep of data on the MDE Health & Safety website.
• Procurement:
  Collaborate with the Purchasing Office on the procurement of consultant services, health and safety items, and project construction.
• Communication:
  Prepare internal and external departmental communications with clear and timely information to ensure transparency of safety work.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with district stakeholders on safety efforts.
• Availability:
  Must be available for occasional evening meetings (School Board presentations) and on-call for after-hours emergency responses.
• Professional Continuing Education & Networking:
  Maintain active membership(s) in relevant professional organization(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific safety regulations relevant to educational institutions.
• Professional, positive demeanor and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex safety regulations into clear instructions for educators, custodians, and administrative staff.
• The ability to remain calm and decisive…