Environmental Safety Officer

The Los Angeles Unified School District is hiring an Environmental Safety Officer to implement accident prevention programs, conduct safety audits, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves preparing recommendations, investigating safety compliance, and conducting training for District personnel. The position offers a salary range of $43.83 - $53.86 hourly and includes benefits such as insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. The job is located in Los Angeles, CA.
COMPANY: Los Angeles Unified School District

POSITION: Environmental Safety Officer

SALARY DETAILS

$43.83 - $53.86 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

February 19, 2025 - March 6, 2025

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.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Environmental Safety Officer implements programs for accident prevention; conducts site safety and compliance audits; makes recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational safety, environmental health, environmental compliance, and fire prevention; and works with District employees to implement accident prevention measures and compliance programs.

Typical duties for this position include:
• Implementing, evaluating, and investigating the effectiveness of components of the accident prevention, traffic safety, and environmental health and safety compliance programs.
• Conducting site safety audits of work methods for improper procedures, checking equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommending corrective actions as required by agencies such as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Health Services and Fire Departments, and the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
• Preparing written recommendations for the elimination of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions to comply with applicable laws.
• Explaining the intent and legal implications of health and safety codes and regulations to District administrators and supervisors.
• Investigating compliance with legal mandates pertaining to safety, compliance programs, and fire prevention.
• Reviewing Safety Data Sheets to determine acceptability of materials for use by the District.
• Conducting environmental compliance inspections and audits.
• Preparing Business and Contingency Plans at school sites and other District facilities as required by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, State Water Board, Certified Unified Program Agency and the Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
• Developing training material, and conducts and audits environmental health and safety training for District personnel.
• Responding to environmental health and safety complaints and emergencies at schools and District facilities.
• Liaising and coordinating with regulatory agencies such as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Public Health Department and fire, transportation, and law enforcement agencies.
• Preparing written reports, correspondence and other documentation.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: Environmental Safety Officer - Class Description.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental and occupational health, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience performing environmental health and safety investigations, audits, and analysis.

Experience in developing, implementing, or coordinating programs of accident prevention or environmental compliance, including preparing recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety, traffic safety, fire prevention, air and water compliance or solid and hazardous waste control is preferable.

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:
• Requires wearing a negative pressure respirator.
• Employment is subject to medical clearance.
• Positions in this classification are subject to pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, asbestos or lead.
• Employees in this class are subject to call at any hour.

NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas and/ or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, you MUST upload your diploma/degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your diploma/degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile under “My Uploaded Documents.” Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876

If you experience any technical difficulties with the application process, please contact our help desk at 213-241-3455 and/or email them at helpmeapply@lausd.net while describing the issues you are experiencing. They are the best source in helping you resolve any application issues.