Environmental Health Manager, Safety & Industrial Hygiene

SALARY DETAILS $12,066.56 - $14,938.62 Monthly APPLICATION FILING DATES Apply now! The application period will close once we receive a sufficient number of applicants. Application Open Date: 1/16/2026 Application Close Date: To be determined. INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. LAUSD EMPLOYEES : Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or via their page at: BENEFITS Insurance : District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans. Retirement : Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation : 24 days each year. Paid Holidays : Up to 13 days. DEPARTMENT The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for the students and employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Our mission is supported through the inspection of schools and facilities, and careful evaluation of all schools to ensure a school environment that is health-protective and conducive to learning. OEHS accomplishes this through the administration of a wide range of environmental, health, and safety programs including: indoor and environmental air quality, environmental assessment of school sites, emergency response, injury reduction, safety training, Safe School Inspections, construction inspections, solid and hazardous management, traffic and pedestrian safety, environmental compliance, asbestos compliance, and lead in drinking water. For more information about OEHS, please visit: THE POSITION An Environmental Health Manager, Safety and Industrial Hygiene directs and oversees the planning, developing, and directing of District-wide safety, industrial hygiene, and accident prevention policies and programs. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES An Environmental Health Manager, Safety and Industrial Hygiene typically performs the following duties: Plans, directs, and coordinates the various programs and activities related to safety, industrial hygiene, and accident prevention. Develops various safety, industrial hygiene and accident prevention guidelines and procedures in accordance with local, State, and federal rules and regulations. Plans and directs the monitoring of activities during asbestos abatement. Reviews and advises on existing and proposed environmental and occupational health legislation that may affect the District and may propose legislation. Develops, implements, and maintains programs for the response and reporting of emergency situations, serious injuries and fatalities, major property loss events, and regulatory compliance incidents. Coordinates compliance activities for the District. Directs and evaluates the line management and supervision of the organization's staff. Directs accident prevention efforts, establishes criteria for site inspections, authorizes necessary corrective measures, and may prohibit use of unsafe equipment and facilities. Plans and administers a budget. Establishes or recommends schedules and priorities, including contingency plans, and may direct the allocation of resources in emergencies. Performs liaison duties with the media and representatives of various agencies concerned with industrial health and safety. Meets with and may address a variety of groups, including employees, administrators, officials of public agencies, and community organizations. Prepares and presents reports to the Board of Education. Supervises the preparation and publication of District policies and procedures pertaining to safety, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, and other related programs. Directs the review of work performed by contractors for compliance with State, federal, local, and District safety requirements. Directs and participates in the training of technical personnel. Performs related duties as assigned. Note : This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities for this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description: Environmental Health Manager, Safety and Industrial Hygiene - Class Description - LAUSD 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, preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental and occupational health, environmental engineering or a closely related field. A master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned areas is preferable. 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 evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees from one of the approved agencies. Please be sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. For more information about the approved agencies LAUSD accepts, please visit: Experience: Four years of experience in the environmental health and safety field above the professional entry level. Three years of this experience must be in developing and implementing or coordinating accident prevention or industrial hygiene programs for a large private or public organization. Two years of supervisory experience in the environmental health and safety field is required. 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: Exempt from FLSA. Requires wearing a negative pressure respirator. Prior to employment, all successful candidates will be required to pass an asbestos medical examination in compliance with the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations. The Environmental Health Manager, Safety and Industrial Hygiene is subject to call at any hour. An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS An ideal candidate for the position of Environmental Health Manager, Safety and Industrial Hygiene, will have extensive professional experience in planning, directing, and coordinating environmental health programs related to safety, industrial hygiene, and accident prevention. They should possess strong knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, and be highly skilled at developing and composing policies and procedures for environmental health and safety programs. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to effectively address a variety of groups, such as employees, administrators, and the public. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will be a strong leader, with the ability to delegate, train, and evaluate the work of employees. EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS The assessment process may tentatively consist of a writing project and a technical interview. Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren\'t accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. As such, please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sofia Montenegro, at View email address on click.appcast.io For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at APPLICATION PROCESS DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at View email address on click.appcast.io To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information. ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person\'s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. Follow us on: #J-18808-Ljbffr The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc