Environmental Safety Officer

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LAUSD is at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all students. The district is the second largest in the nation, serving nearly 575,000 students across 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and employing over 74,000 individuals. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for students and employees through inspections, evaluations, and administration of various environmental, health, and safety programs. An Environmental Safety Officer implements programs for accident prevention, conducts site safety and compliance audits, makes recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational safety, environmental health, environmental compliance, and fire prevention, and works with District employees to implement accident prevention measures and compliance programs.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Solid professional experience in the environmental health and safety field performing audits, investigations, and analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and unsafe acts, and utilize proper judgement to take appropriate actions.
• Experience building ongoing relationships with staff and displays a willingness to go above and beyond to provide service to the client.
• Ability to follow-through and complete assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities and workloads, especially in urgent situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in order to clearly explain technical concepts and procedures to technical and non-technical personnel alike.

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.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees