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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Coordinator of Environmental Servicesis responsible forthe development, implementation, management of operating and capital budgets appropriated for environmental services requirements and comprehensive environmental programs for the school system. This role oversees requirements associated with indoor environmental quality, water quality, hazardous material management, and related contracted services;optimizesbuilding system performance; ensures that all facilities, procedures, and policies align with federal, state, and local regulationspertaining toenvironmental compliance requirements. Works collaboratively to coordinate environmental requirements related to facility management, maintenance, planning, design, and construction of school district buildings and grounds with departments and offices across the school system. The role supports system-wide operational effectiveness and the Strategic Plan by implementing environmental compliance, health, and safety measures, improving the indoor environmental quality, advancing environmental goals, and striving for safe and healthy environments that prioritize need and advanceequitableoutcomes for students and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Three years of related work experience in environmental management, safety compliance, or industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, occupational safety, indoor air quality/environmental quality management, or a related field.

• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.

• Experience coordinating with local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, legislation, and compliance programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will alsopossessa combination of theadditionalqualifications below. If youdon'tmeet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Education:

• Bachelor'sdegree or higher in environmental science, mechanical engineering, industrial hygiene or occupational safety & health, ora relatedfield.

Experience:

• Experience developing and implementing district-wide environmental, health and safety programs, services, and initiatives.

• Experience in a K-12, higher education, government, healthcare, or large institutional environment.

• Experience coordinating environmental health and safety programs.

• Experience responding to environmental incidents and emergency situations.

• Experience interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA, Maryland COMAR, and other applicable local, state, and federal environmental, occupational health, and safety regulations, guidelines, legislation, and compliance programs.

• Experience with indoor environmental quality (IEQ), indoor air quality (IAQ), hazardous materials management, and industrial hygiene monitoring.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

• EPA/AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector and/or Management Planner certification

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Thebelow listis a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of allpossible jobresponsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Providesthe leadershipand supervision for the Environmental Management Department.

• Coordinates the development and management of the district'sEnvironmental Management Programwhich includes establishing and overseeing anenvironmental managementteamand the operating and capital budget allocated to achieveprogram outcomesthat arerelated to HCPSS Strategic Planpriorities that are focused onsustainingsafe and healthyenvironments for students, staff, and community.

• Coordinating building walkthrough inspections, building system evaluations, investigation of reportedindoorenvironmentquality(IEQ)concerns,environmentalteam activities, meetings, including distribution of theenvironmental program requirements.

• Develops,maintains, and stays current with regulatory and technical requirements related to environmental program requirements to include but not limited to, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), indoor air quality (IAQ), water quality, chemical spill control, hazardous material management, wastewater management, and occupational safety and health.

• Planning, organizing,inspectingand conducting indoor environmental reviews of all HCPSS facilitiesin accordance withnationally accepted guidelines and scientific principles.

• Defines programpriorities, schedules andobjectivesand monitors progress of mitigation or remediation projectspertaining toindoor air quality.

• 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.

• Serves as the keyHCPSScontact person concerning all environmental program requirements.

• Develop policies,proceduresand protocols tomaintaincompliance with indoor environmental guidelines.

• Manages communicationwith the Board, staff, parents, and other stakeholdersregardingall aspects of the HCPSS environmental program.

• Prepares and presents verbal and written reports to managers and senior management asrequired.Assistsothers in the development of status reports, letters, technical memoranda, contact reports, technical analyses or other outputs needed.

• Prepares and provides formal briefings to staff and customers andparticipatesin technical discussions at project review sessions and in negotiations with the customer.

• Provides statistical analysis in support of indoor environmental projects, reports, and technical assessments.

• Responds promptly to real and perceived emergencies involving health and safety issues.Provide on-the-ground coordinationduringbuildingsystemsand siteemergencies thathave the potential toresult inanenvironmental, safety, or health concern.

• Investigateincidents involvingwater infiltration, equipment failure causing leaksand flooding,fire, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance issues toidentifythe cause and associated hazard.Developstrategies to reduce and prevent future occurrences.

• Conducts simple risk assessments and work site assessments for basic health and safety concerns.

• Coordinates and conducts inspections,investigationsand audits. Coordinates and conductsappropriate environmentaland industrial hygiene monitoring.Recommendappropriate environmentalcontrol measures.

• Collaboratewith other departments to review compliance with all safety and environmental codes related to indoor environmental quality andrecommendcorrective measures.

• Performs activities such as audits, preparation of HCPSS standards, and notifies management of quality problems.

• Providesexpertiseand technical evaluation/documentation in relation to HCPSS safety and industrial hygiene programs.

• Updates andmaintainsOSHA and EPA related compliance records and ensures that managers and administrators are kept abreast of this information.

• Provide administrative and technicaldirectionsto HCPSSpersonnelregardingtheresolution of technical problems, development/approval of in-house training, etc.

• Develops,coordinatesand conducts training related to indoor environmental quality. Interfaces with contractors and consultants as needed.

• Participates in semi-annual/asneededHCPSS quality audits or assessments.

• Evaluates environmental health and safety (i.e.indoorquality of theenvironmentincluding ventilation,exhaustand lighting) according to current standards.

• Conduct indoor environmental incident investigations and safety inspections and follow up activities to ensure corrective measures are completedin a timely manner.

• Assistsin the prevention of work-related illness and injury connected with indoor environmental quality andmaximizesemployee protection & safety.

• Response to emergenciestocoordinatethe necessaryenvironmentalservices.

• Collaborates with Risk Management to organize, advise and provide environmental health and safetyexpertiseto regularly scheduled safety committee meetings toidentifyand prioritize safety hazards and needs, to plan and coordinate corrective or enhancement efforts, and to increase overall environmental health and safety awareness.

• Collaborates with Risk Management to conduct 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.

• Collaborates with Risk Management tomaintaincompliance withOccupational 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.

• Collaborates with Facilities' Planning, Design and Construction, Maintenance, Operations, and school architects and engineers to develop proper construction standards tofacilitatea safe work and instruction environment for new school construction, school additions,andrenovations.

• Serves asliaison, and coordinates with, all environmental and occupational health and safety related agencies for Howard County,HowardCounty Health Department, 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 system's overall environmental health and safety program as requested.

Employee Safety

• Theemployeeis responsible forthe use of safety devices and protective equipmentin order tominimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employeeis responsible forusing safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.

• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to theappropriate administrator.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, occupational health, and safety laws, regulations, standards, and compliance requirements, including OSHA/MOSH, EPA, COMAR, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),and related regulations.

• Knowledge of environmental health and safety principles and practices, including indoor environmental quality (IEQ), indoor air quality (IAQ), industrial h...