Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive environmental health and safety programs across all district buildings. This role ensures strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and healthy learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will strike a balance between technical expertise, strategic planning, and hands-on training, serving as the district's primary subject matter expert on all safety and environmental matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspections & Audits: Conducts regular safety, health, and environmental audits across all district facilities.
• Regulatory Liaison: Serves as the primary point of contact for external regulatory agencies.
• Hazardous Materials: Oversees the management, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste, chemical hygiene plans, and the district's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management plan.
• Air & Water Quality: Manages indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, radon testing, lead-in-water testing, and remediation plans as required by state law.
• Recordkeeping: Maintains logs of safety data sheets (SDS), OSHA 300 logs, injury reports, and compliance certificates.
• Staff Training: Manages mandatory safety training programs for district staff.
• Onboarding: Manages safety orientations for all newly hired personnel.
• Accident Investigation: Leads investigations into workplace accidents, student injuries, and near-misses.
• Safety Committees: Chairs the District OSHA Safety Committee.
• Project Review: Partners with the Facilities Planning & Construction Manager and external contractors to review blueprints and construction plans.
• Project Planning & Management: Identifies, prioritizes, plans, coordinates, and manages health and safety construction related projects.
• Budgeting: Assists in developing and managing the annual Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Health & Safety budget.
• Procurement: Collaborates with the Purchasing Office on the procurement of consultant services, health and safety items, and project construction.
• Communication: Prepares internal and external departmental communications.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with district stakeholders on safety efforts.
• Availability: Must be available for occasional evening meetings and on-call for after-hours emergency responses.
• Professional Continuing Education & Networking: Maintains active membership(s) in relevant professional organization(s).

Required Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific safety regulations relevant to educational institutions.
• Professional, positive demeanor and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Self-motivated with effective time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and flexible; skilled in prioritizing tasks and record-keeping.
• Strong technology skills, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic knowledge of finance, including revenue and expenditure accounting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Environmental Health & Safety field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted.
• Five years of environmental health & safety experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel frequently between the district's buildings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience working in the field of public K-12 environmental health & safety.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

Work Environment:

ISD 622 is a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to excel in our changing world. As an Environmental Health & Safety Manager in our learning environment, the individual will work indoors primarily in an office setting. Requires regular movement across multiple campuses. The ability to climb ladders, enter mechanical rooms, walk roofs, and inspect tight spaces. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting (up to 40 lbs), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. There may be irregular tasks that involve possible exposure to physical hazards, including but not limited to: uneven walking surfaces, confined spaces, dust, heat, cold, heights, odors, noise, and vibrations. An incumbent in this position must follow all ISD 622 safety procedures including wearing required personal protective equipment as required in these circumstances. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

ISD 622 Universal Competencies:

• Accountability
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Achievement
• Courage
• Teamwork
• Respect

Additional Comments:

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment. The duties of this position may change from time to time. ISD 622 reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion. The job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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