Environmental Health Specialist 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

THE POSITION An Environmental Health Specialist performs environmental health and safety investigations, surveys, audits, and prepares written reports and correspondence. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES An Environmental Health Specialist participates in the activities of various environmental health programs by performing a combination of the following duties: -Performing field work (e.g., site inspections, audits, and investigations) related to occupational safety and health, environmental assessment, or compliance. -Performing field tests using direct read instruments (e.g. multi-gas meters and noise dosimeters) to determine the presence of harmful materials. -Responding to emergency calls related to chemical spills, fires, or other hazardous materials/conditions and takes appropriate action as needed and/or directed. -Conducting employee exposure monitoring of designated staff, using appropriate sampling methodologies. -Calibrating, operating, and maintaining integrated sampling equipment, and direct-reading instruments. -Providing technical information related to environmental health and safety issues to employees, students, and the public. -Writing technical and narrative reports and documents. -Reviewing reference materials to ensure compliance. -Making recommendations on method standards and specifications. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, or a closely related field. Note: You MUST upload official evidence (e.g. official transcripts, official degree) of the education requirement to your on-line application. *Candidates who have completed their degree at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete eval

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