Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS with District-paid premiums which includes medical, dental, life, vision, and long term-disability, plus CALPERS retirement.

WORK YEAR: 12 Month including 16 paid holidays

WORK HOURS:

37.5 Hours per week; 7.5 Hours per day

Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities Use, daily checks and analyzes all environmental health & safety regulations, gather data, work with regulators, and prepare environmental plans and reports for submission to regulatory agencies.

Educate employee population on Environmental Health and Safety requirements, such as for hazardous material usage, waste disposal and safety issues.

Ensures that all district policies, plans, and protocol are up to date ensuring the sites are in compliance with Ed. Code, local, state and federal regulations.

• 1. Appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer for the District.
• 2. Maintain District Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazardous Materials Business Plan, HAZCOM, arsenic program and IIPP and hazardous substances District policies.
• 3. Management systems approach to develop and implement programs which improve facility safety and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• 4. Assess risks to the district and communicate these issues to the management team.
• 5. Prioritize and evaluate potential hazards to minimize exposure to employees.
• 6. Assist regulators during inspections to the district.
• 7. Plans and delivers training programs for all employees on relevant accident prevention and compliance programs such as:
  Lockout/Tag-out, confined space entry, PPE, fire prevention and protection, chemical handling, hazard communication, arsenic control plan and chemical hygiene plan.
• 8. Audits all facilities to detect existing or potential accident, health hazards and management systems deficiencies. Determines appropriate corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows-up with reporting to Maintenance and Operations head department or principals to ensure measures have been implemented.
• 9. Purchase order creations and follow through for budget items related to environmental health & safety work.
• 10. Manage the industrial hygiene and safety training schedule and subject matter.
• 11. Oversees and handles the district AHERA report.
• 12. Oversees and implemented the district HMBP’s for all district locations (hazardous material business plan.)
• 13. Monitor and oversee the district underground tanks and related systems to ensure that they are in compliance.
• 14. Other duties as connected to the EH&S field of work.
• 15. Maintain and hold any and all valid credentials to perform the required work for the district.
• 16. Perform other duties as needed or requested by management.
• 17. On call for 24/7 emergency response to district safety issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, industrial hygiene, Chemistry, or related fiel d.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety programs.
• Strong analytical tools.
• Broad knowledge of operating reporting requirements for OSHA, EPA, DOT, BAAQMD & Ed regulations (federal, state & locals).

• Knowledge of the Williams act for lead testing.
• Arsenic and asbestos understanding and controls.
• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
• HAZWOPER certified.
• DOT /HAZMAT certified.
• Hazardous Waste Handler certified.
• Knowledge and experience with Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and its practical implementation in the creation in and requirements for labels and SDS’s.
• Basic First Aid, CPR, AED (Train the trainer).
• Ability to implement new programs and follow through.
• Environmental auditor certification a plus.
• Obtain and hold any valid credentials or licenses that are required by law or code.
• Attend required trainings and pass tests provided by the trainer to ensure knowledge retention.

• Recognize and implement corrective initiatives as needed and follow through with any appropriate action.
• React with and exercise good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity to changing situations and emergencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
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