SPECIALIST, FACILITIES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

** Applications will be received until October 21, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

This position will directly report to the Program Manager, Facilities Occupational Safety. Responsible to perform district facility building site safety audits, employee safety training, maintain records, and be an integral part of the DPS safety team safety efforts.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $61,346-$73,617 . Click herefor more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Denver Public Schools Safety Program
• Identify and discuss with the safety manager on compliance issues, safety risks and improvement opportunities through the conduct of daily, weekly and monthly audits
• Advises the safety manager on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions
• Plans and assists in training for employees in work site safety practices
• Maintains safety files and records including site safety audits and follow up reports
• Performs site safety surveys and inspections of DPS facility buildings and playgrounds, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs
• Prepare relevant safety presentations for department meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Associate's degree in a safety related discipline
• Three years of safety, health, and construction related safety industry experience
• Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate (PART 107) and Safety Certifications in related subject(s) (ASP, COSS, CHST, etc.) preferred.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.