Job Description
Base pay range: $43.83/hr - $53.86/hr
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts site safety audits of work methods for improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions as required by agencies.
Investigates compliance with legal mandates pertaining to safety, compliance programs, and fire prevention.
Conducts environmental compliance inspections and audits.
Prepares written recommendations for the elimination of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions to comply with applicable laws.
Develops training material, and conducts and audits environmental health and safety training for District personnel.
Responds to environmental health and safety complaints and emergencies at schools and District facilities.
Liaises and coordinates 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.
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 (2) 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Strong professional and technical environmental health and safety experience.
Solid environmental health and safety academic knowledge.
Knowledge of General Industry Safety Orders and other applicable safety, environmental health, and compliance regulations of government agencies.
Ability and experience to conduct site safety audits of work methods for improper procedures, check equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommend corrective actions as required; plus experience investigating compliance with legal mandates related to safety, compliance programs and fire prevention.
Technical knowledge and ability to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and unsafe acts and their causes and utilize the proper judgment to take appropriate action to minimize immediate risk.
Ability to travel regularly to assigned District regional areas to conduct safety trainings, consultations and respond to health and safety investigations.
Strong communications skills to effectively and clearly communicate in oral and written communications the appropriate health and safety information, technical concepts and procedures to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Personal effectiveness to follow through and complete assignments and meet deadlines; and the self-management ability to prioritize tasks, work assignments and adjust to changing priorities, especially in emergency situations.
Experience building ongoing relationships with staff in the assigned caseload and possess the willingness to go above and beyond to provide service to the client.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e‑mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well‑qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner.
The tentatively selected process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), Computerized Assessment, a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.
This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well‑qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. If you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of‑class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as approved senders so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e‑mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.
Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘My LAUSD Career’ section of our website at
Do you need technical assistance with the online application? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. 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 (213) 241‑3455 for more information.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Adela Kaiser at adela.kaiser@lausd.net.
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Job Tags
Temporary work, Interim role, Local area, Immediate start,