Environmental Safety Officer at Los Angeles Unified School District

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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.

Job Summary

Job Summary

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES -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. -Investigates compliance with legal mandates pertaining to safety, compliance programs, and fire prevention. -Conducts environmental compliance inspections and audits. -Prepares written recommendations for the elimination of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions to comply with applicable laws. -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. 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 (2) 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.

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