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

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training Experience: 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 and Certifications: 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.

ABILITY TO:

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. Maintain harmonious relations with school staff and maintenance and operations team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Observe health and safety regulations. Meet schedules and time lines. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Maintain routine records related to work performed. Meet District standard of professional attitude as outline in Board Policies 4119.21, 4219.21, & 4319.21, Professional Standards for Classified Employees. Identify workplace hazards and/or unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to correct same. Handle emergency situations properly; report and respond to supervisors and/or public safety authorities; adopt safe course of action.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS:

Indoor and outdoor environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Emergency call out. Hazardous chemicals. Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber. The District provides OSHA regulated safety training as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Noise level in working environment is moderate; higher depending on task. Vision sufficient to read site drawings, tape measures, and other printed material. Able to hear conversation and sounds from machines and equipment. Speech sufficient to speak in an understandable voice. Physical stamina sufficient to reach, bend, stoop, extend, climb ladders, and crawl in small places. Strength sufficient to lift and carry objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., and move up to 100 lbs. using a dolly or hand truck.

DISTRICT PROFILE

The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) is a community funded district with approximately 8,500 students.SMUHSD is situated in central San Mateo County between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. The District encompasses six communities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, and San Mateo, and has six comprehensive high schools: Aragon, Burlingame, Capuchino (International Baccalaureate school), Hillsdale (Smaller Learning Communities school), Mills, and San Mateo.The District has an API over 800 and all schools are in Newsweek Magazine's Top 1000 High Schools.In addition, the District has Peninsula Alternative High School, an Alternative School of Choice, Middle College High School, and an Adult School serving 10,500 students.The District enjoys strong parent and community support as evidenced in three major bond measures passed in 2000, 2006, and 2010 ($621.5 million) for new construction and modernization. The San Mateo Union High School District, in existence for more than 110 years, continues to be a vital community academic and cultural resource. With an annual operating budget that is funded primarily through local property taxes, it provides education to a diverse range of approximately 8,500 students attending six highly-rated comprehensive high schools, a special Middle College program in conjunction with the College of San Mateo, an alternative high school where students voluntarily recover credits, and a robust Adult School Program. The District has graduated an estimated 130,000 young people since its founding in 1902. To learn more about the SMUHSD, visit or find us on facebook and twitter @SMUHSD. More About SMUHSD The San Mateo Union High School District, in existence for more than 110 years, continues to be a vital community academic and cultural resource. With an annual operating budget that is funded primarily through local property taxes, it provides education to a diverse range of approximately 8,500 students attending six highly-rated comprehensive high schools, a special Middle College program in conjunction with the College of San Mateo, an alternative high school where students voluntarily recover credits, and a robust Adult School Program. The District has graduated an estimated 130,000 young people since its founding in 1902. To learn more about the SMUHSD, visit or find us on facebook and twitter @SMUHSD. #J-18808-Ljbffr NREP