Senior Specialist Environmental Health & Safety

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for planning developing implementing and overseeing all facets of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools environmental occupational health and safety program. Manages and coordinates many of the policies procedures programs training instructional materials and related activities affecting the environmental health and safety of students and employees and monitors federal and state regulations to ensure compliance.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of normal business hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies employee environmental occupational safety and health regulatory requirements and establishes and implements processes to ensure compliance.
• Assesses develops implements and manages environmental health safety programs including but not limited to chemical storage and usage/hazard communication confined spaces fall protection safe operation of powered industrial trucks and machinery electrical/arc flash safety lockout/tag-out proper ergonomics and safe lifting practices hazard identification and reporting respiratory protection hearing conservation medical monitoring/surveillance programs indoor air quality (IAQ) water quality sustainability green cleaning oil and chemical spill control and waste management/recycling including hazardous materials.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State legislation and regulations including but not limited to: Maryland COMAR Federal Clean Water and Clean Air Acts Resources Conservation and Recovery Act Toxic Substances Control Act Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act and Occupational Safety and Health laws governing: Right to Know Bloodborne Pathogens Confined Space Entry Fall Protection Electrical Equipment Lock Out/Tag Out Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Protection.
• Routinely conducts inspections of school facilities and grounds to identify existing or potential injury and/or health hazards; develops and recommends corrective action against known and identified hazards; assists with implementing corrective actions; maintains accurate inspection records including follow-up communications with departments to verify recommended corrective action has been taken.
• Develops coordinates collaborates with and procures environmental health and occupational safety training programs; conducts training that outlines preventative measures and produces positive reduction in the number and severity of accidents; maintains accurate training records; schedules training to maintain necessary certifications without lapses.
• Participates in organizes advises and provides environmental health and safety expertise to regularly scheduled safety committee meetings to identify and prioritize safety hazards and needs to plan and coordinate corrective or enhancement efforts and to increase overall environmental health and safety awareness.
• Collaborates with Facilities Planning Design and Construction Maintenance Operations and Logistics and school architects and engineers to develop proper construction standards to facilitate a safe work and instruction environment for new school construction school additions renovations and revitalizations.
• Serves as liaison and coordinates with all environmental and occupational health and safety related agencies for the City of Annapolis Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County Health Department Fort Meade the State of Maryland and Federal agencies.
• Works with various school community organizations such as the PTA PTO Booster or related groups to promote the school systems overall environmental health and safety program as requested.
• Investigates accidents or incidents involving fire employee and student injuries unsafe conditions vehicular collisions and non-compliance issues to identify the cause and associated hazard. Develops strategies to reduce and prevent future occurrences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Specialization in Safety Engineering Environmental Sciences Occupational Safety and Health or applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years professional experience involving safety management environmental sciences environmental health functions or related field required; and
• Three (3) years experience developing environmental health or safety policies and procedures with effective implementation in a multiple facility environment preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) / Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. General knowledge of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) United States Coast Guard (USCG) and other related resources.
• Demonstrated ability with implementing and managing environmental health or safety programs.
• Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively work with school system staff managers suppliers and outside agencies.
• Knowledge of third-party reporting tools for data and trend analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability with database applications and web-based research.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite-Word Excel Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Within 3 months obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued by American Heart Association Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required. and
• Within 3 months obtain Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification issued by American Heart Association Inc (AHA) or American Red Cross authorized training centers required.
• Hold or be eligible for Certified Safety Professional (CSP) issued by Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) preferred. or
• Hold or be eligible for Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) issued by Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) preferred. or
• Hold or be eligible for Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) issued by Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) preferred. or
• Hold or be eligible for Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) issued by Institute of Hazardous Material Management preferred;
• Upon hire Drivers License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Proof of a good driving record required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: under 1/3 of the time
• Wrist deviation: under 1/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 of the time
• Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 of the time
• Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time
• Construction site: under 1/3 of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 of the time
• Warehouse environment: under 1/3 of the time
• Shop environment: under 1/3 of the time

Exposure

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related): under 1/3 of the time
• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: under 1/3 of the time
• Work in high precarious places: under 1/3 of the time up to 40 feet on vertical ladder/scaffolding; up to 80 feet on boom lift
• Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals substances or waste: under 1/3 of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 of the time
• Vibration: under 1/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Quiet: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• 30% daily day travel within the county school to school to investigate EHS issues.

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

JOB INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION

HR JOB INFORMATION

VR# 26096

Required Experience:

Senior IC