Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive oversees organizational compliance with local, state and federal environment, health and safety regulations. Represents the organization in external affairs related to the environment or environmental legislation. Being a Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive ensures compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Environmental, Health and Safety Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Overview
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist position supports Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) efforts to address issues related to workplace safety, environmental hazards and regulatory compliance. They service as the primary LCPS point of contact for Environmental Health and Safety concerns. They will assist in managing compliance with regulatory requirements in a diverse number of environments, to include equipment and facility maintenance shops, administrative offices, commercial kitchens, instructional classrooms (including vocational and theater arts,) educational laboratories, and athletic facilities. These duties also include but are not limited to managing indoor air quality, overseeing the remediation/disposal of hazardous materials, and compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulatory requirements. The EHS Specialist works closely with consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other school personnel to ensure the environment and working conditions in School Board owned and operated facilities meets or exceeds all applicable federal and state EHS standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Safety or related field
Experience
5 years of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses and Certifications
Virginia Waterworks Operator (Class 4) preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift approximately 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme temperatures and other inclement weather, as well as a variety of cleaning agents and hazardous chemicals and fumes.
Reports to: Supervisor, EHS
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days /8 ours
Salary Level: Universal 12
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: $70,547- $132,681
Remote Work Eligible: No