Job Description** Applications will be received until
April 16, 2026 If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:Responsible for maintaining the operational and transactional responsibilities of the department. Manages the coordination of day to day activities of a specific business function. Primary emphasis is achieving results by building engagement and empowering their teams. May have exposure for district wide initiatives.
This position will directly support the Department of Facility Management. This position is responsible to coordinate the development, implementation, management and audit of a comprehensive safety and health program for the Facilities Department (including Operations, Maintenance, and Construction) in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local regulations and Board of Education policies. This includes accident investigation, trending of work related injuries and assistance with record keeping and reporting, identifying training needs, and establishing metrics.
What DPS Offers You:- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $81,118-$97,340. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:• Develops and implements the Health and Safety Program for operations, maintenance and construction, including strategy, implementation plans, metrics and reports, safety performance standards.
• Leads the activities and goals of the Facilities Department Safety Council.
• In coordination with the Bond Program Manager, Contracts, Counsel, and Purchasing, develops contract terms and conditions regarding consultant and contractor health and safety programs.
• Provides subject matter expertise support to Project Managers in the review of Contractor Safety Programs.
• Conducts audits of contractor job sites to perform quality assurance of contractor health and safety programs. Prepares reports of findings.
• Provides safety expertise to Planning and QA/QC in the development of construction standards.
• Manages the Facilities workers comp program in coordination and collaboration with the Risk Management Office.
• Performs Accident/Injury Reviews to determine causal analysis for remediation of hazards
• Coordinates training for DPS employees on health and safety matters with the Professional Development and Training Office.
• Perform other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.
What You'll Need:- Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Professional Construction Safety Certification required from a nationally-recognized certification authority.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. FunAbout UsDenver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.