Ithaca City School District
Program Coordinator I Trainee-Health, Safety & Risk
Ithaca City School District, Albany, New York, us, 12237
LOCATION:
Management Service - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road
BASIC FUNCTION:
The work involves responsibility for advising, training and providing technical assistance to component school districts and/or municipalities supported by a BOCES on matters related to compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting occupational health and safety and the environment. The incumbent may provide on-site and/or centralized service to one or more schools or municipalities on a day-to-day basis. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Managing Program Coordinator I (Health, Safety and Risk) with some latitude for planning and administering the work. The incumbent exercises no supervision. Does related work as required
RESPONSIBILITIES: Advises school district and/or municipal administration and employees on matters related to compliance with various regulatory agencies such as the: NYS Department of Education, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Agency, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Occupational Safety and Health Agency. Maintains and updates the school district and/or municipality's emergency management plan and coordinates and implements emergency management meetings and tabletop exercises. Conducts training workshops and provides hazard assessments for school district personnel on health, safety and risk management topics such as: Right-to-Know, Hazard Communications, Blood-borne Pathogens, Emergency Preparedness, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Use, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Asbestos Awareness, etc. Provides technical assistance to school districts and/or municipalities regarding compliance with asbestos regulations. Assists and updates the school district and/or municipality's asbestos management plan and coordinates and implements all minor asbestos related projects. Operates a variety of testing equipment and devices in school or municipal buildings. Identifies and inventories chemicals located within school district and municipal buildings and maintains and distributes material safety data sheet handbooks throughout the school districts and municipalities. Assists and updates school district and/or municipality safety data sheets for chemicals located in buildings within the school district and/or municipality. Tests the water quality in school district and/or municipal buildings with wells. Provides educational and technical support to the school district and/or municipal inspector-management planner during inspections. Organizes and leads monthly or quarterly school district and/or municipal safety committee meetings. Performs related duties, as required. Good knowledge of federal, state and local regulations/codes pertaining to hazardous materials, safety, personal protective equipment and other OSHA/Public Employee Safety and Health regulations related to educational and municipal environments. Good knowledge of asbestos and other hazardous material handling and containment procedures. Good knowledge of safety testing equipment and the proper use of protective gear. Ability to prepare and conduct training sessions and meetings. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work closely with school district and municipal personnel to assess safety hazards and the need for training in these areas. Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
SALARY:
BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.
CLOSING DATE:
POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
Management Service - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road
BASIC FUNCTION:
The work involves responsibility for advising, training and providing technical assistance to component school districts and/or municipalities supported by a BOCES on matters related to compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting occupational health and safety and the environment. The incumbent may provide on-site and/or centralized service to one or more schools or municipalities on a day-to-day basis. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Managing Program Coordinator I (Health, Safety and Risk) with some latitude for planning and administering the work. The incumbent exercises no supervision. Does related work as required
RESPONSIBILITIES: Advises school district and/or municipal administration and employees on matters related to compliance with various regulatory agencies such as the: NYS Department of Education, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Agency, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Occupational Safety and Health Agency. Maintains and updates the school district and/or municipality's emergency management plan and coordinates and implements emergency management meetings and tabletop exercises. Conducts training workshops and provides hazard assessments for school district personnel on health, safety and risk management topics such as: Right-to-Know, Hazard Communications, Blood-borne Pathogens, Emergency Preparedness, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Use, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Asbestos Awareness, etc. Provides technical assistance to school districts and/or municipalities regarding compliance with asbestos regulations. Assists and updates the school district and/or municipality's asbestos management plan and coordinates and implements all minor asbestos related projects. Operates a variety of testing equipment and devices in school or municipal buildings. Identifies and inventories chemicals located within school district and municipal buildings and maintains and distributes material safety data sheet handbooks throughout the school districts and municipalities. Assists and updates school district and/or municipality safety data sheets for chemicals located in buildings within the school district and/or municipality. Tests the water quality in school district and/or municipal buildings with wells. Provides educational and technical support to the school district and/or municipal inspector-management planner during inspections. Organizes and leads monthly or quarterly school district and/or municipal safety committee meetings. Performs related duties, as required. Good knowledge of federal, state and local regulations/codes pertaining to hazardous materials, safety, personal protective equipment and other OSHA/Public Employee Safety and Health regulations related to educational and municipal environments. Good knowledge of asbestos and other hazardous material handling and containment procedures. Good knowledge of safety testing equipment and the proper use of protective gear. Ability to prepare and conduct training sessions and meetings. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work closely with school district and municipal personnel to assess safety hazards and the need for training in these areas. Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
SALARY:
BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.
CLOSING DATE:
POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED