Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (AHERA Licensed)

Howard County Public School System; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 274,000 - 392,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Specialist at Howard County Public School System supports the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff by promoting healthy and environmentally responsible learning environments.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, identifying environmental concerns, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and developing programs and training to ensure regulatory compliance across the school system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety Health or related field.
• AHERA Inspector and AHERA Project Designer licenses required; other AHERA licenses preferred.
• Five years of environmental/industrial hygiene assessment experience; education can substitute for up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental health assessments and investigations; identify environmental concerns.
• Recommend corrective actions and coordinate with schools, facilities staff, contractors, and regulators.
• Develop and support environmental health programs, procedures, training, and communication across the system.
• Promote proactive monitoring, education, and problem-solving to minimize environmental risks.

Skills

Environmental health

Industrial hygiene

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety Health or related field

Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety Health or related field

Tools

AHERA Inspector License

AHERA Project Designer License

AHERA Supervisor License

AHERA Management Planner License

Water Sampler Certification

Job description

The Environmental Specialist at Howard County Public School System supports the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff by promoting healthy and environmentally responsible learning environments.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, identifying environmental concerns, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and developing programs and training to ensure regulatory compliance across the school system.