Los Angeles Unified School District · 7 hours ago
Environmental Health Manager, Safety & Industrial Hygiene
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLos Angeles Unified School District is seeking an Environmental Health Manager, Safety and Industrial Hygiene to oversee the planning and implementation of safety and industrial hygiene programs. The role involves directing various safety initiatives, compliance activities, and accident prevention strategies within the district.
Education
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle
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
Preferred
A master's degree in one of the above-mentioned areas is preferable
Extensive professional experience in planning, directing, and coordinating environmental health programs related to safety, industrial hygiene, and accident prevention
Strong knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations
Highly skilled at developing and composing policies and procedures for environmental health and safety programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to effectively address a variety of groups, such as employees, administrators, and the public
Strong leader, with the ability to delegate, train, and evaluate the work of employees
Company
Los Angeles Unified School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest public school district in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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