Position Title

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST - BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

Full-Time (1.0 FTE), 8-Hour Day, 12 Month Competitive Civil Service Position

• Performs all duties associated with an inspector, planner, and supervisor in accordance with AHERA regulations.
• Conducts inspections of schools and auxiliary properties for compliance with AHERA regulations and in compliance with all SED regulations.
• Conducts health and safety tests such as air quality, lead, and water testing.
• Performs surveillance and general safety inspections for OSHA, AHERA and DOL compliance.
• Contributes to the Health and Safety newsletters, collaborates with other Health and Safety personnel, stays current with trends by attending workshops and seminars related to the Health and Safety profession.
• Makes regular routine inspections to observe potentially hazardous conditions and work practices.
• Inspects accident and loss sites to determine causes.
• Writes inspection reports.
• Recommends and assists in the development of school Health and Safety programs to include objectives and procedures for identifying, controlling, and reporting hazardous conditions and practices.
• Provides advise to school districts relative to each health and safety problem.
• Assists in a comprehensive program of safety education and training, which includes bulletins, manuals, contests, and other safety-awareness techniques.
• Conducts safety training with appropriate school personnel such as RTK and Bloodborne Pathogen.
• As requested, acts as liaison with advisory committees and school officials relative to a health and safety program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Civil Service Title

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Job Qualifications

This is a competitive Civil Service position.  The selected candidate must possess this title, be among the top three of a current Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List for this title, or be among the top three after taking the required Civil Service exam for this title.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety or a related field; OR 
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety or a related field and three (3) years’ experience in industrial or commercial safety; OR 
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years’ experience in industrial or commercial safety; AND
• Must possess NYS certification as an asbestos handler/supervisor and inspector/management planner, NYS certification in Fire and Building Inspection (if candidate selected does not possess this, must attend school/training to gain), and a valid NYS Driver’s License.

 SALARY RANGE:  Dependent upon related work experience and education.  Plus a comprehensive benefits package.

 

 

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED transcript
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION

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