Fayette County Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION – Supervisor Of Safety, Health And Environmental Programs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Supervisor Of Safety, Health And Environmental Programs

Job Class Code: 8477

Position Type: Salaried

Job Type: Administrative - Classified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Administrative additive level: 5

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: N/A

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates and implements District’s safety, health and environmental programs for compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Oversees District programs and issues for student, staff and visitor safety and health.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs industrial hygiene work to include but not be limited to preliminary surveys and inspections of occupational environments; conducts studies of potential health hazards of specific substances or sites and prepares reports of findings to include recommendations for the elimination of hazardous conditions. Includes indoor air quality screenings and abatement.
• Develops and administers programs, policies and procedures for employee safety and health and conducts and arranges training as necessary. Maintains comprehensive activity reports and files for all related training programs, policies and procedures.
• Administers procedures for and handles District hazardous waste to protect all students, staff and visitors and to comply with all applicable regulations.
• Evaluates District facilities for safety, health and environmental problems and submits reports, work orders, and recommendations as needed.
• Oversees fire safety issues to include fire extinguisher inspections and servicing.
• Buildings and Grounds assessments to assure compliance with Emergency Management Plans to include lockdown, shelter-in-place evacuation, duck and cover, reverse evacuation, school evacuation to safe buildings and safety and health issues.
• Provide financial data for preparation of yearly Risk Management/Safety budget.
• Evaluates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for accessibility, ingress and egress issues.
• Provides technical assistance to various schools, departments and personnel regarding safety and health issues related to, but not limited to, building modifications or additions such as playgrounds.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Occupational safety and health standards, EPA regulations, asbestos hazard assessment and abatement methods.
• Air, noise and heat stress monitoring and calculations in accordance to applicable EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and AGGIH guidelines using accepted quantitative measurement devices.
• Must be able to personally visit job sites, to include climbing, manipulation of equipment, visual inspection of conditions and conversation with concerned participants. Must also have the energy and emotional stamina to endure long hours under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, staff and community members.
• Budget and use time efficiently
• Plan effectively

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to Master’s Degree in industrial hygiene, safety and health, environmental health, engineering, chemistry or related field with four years progressive experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Kentucky Drivers License or be able to obtain one within ten days of hire.

Special Requirements:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:

Revision Date:

01/1995

07/2011

07/2012

10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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