District-wide EH&S Specialist: Compliance & Safety Leader

EHSCareers; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Mateo Union High School District seeks an Environmental Health & Safety professional to oversee district-wide compliance, plan, and reporting. You will serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and lead programs for hazardous materials handling, training, and audits across all sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating with regulators, maintaining plans, and implementing improvements to minimize risks while ensuring Ed code and federal/state laws are followed. 2–5 years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or related field.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety programs.
• Strong analytical tools.
• Broad knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, BAAQMD and Ed regulations.
• Knowledge of lead testing requirements (Williams Act).
• Asbestos, arsenic controls and AHERA knowledge.
• HAZWOPER, DOT/HAZMAT and Hazardous Waste handling certifications.
• GHS labeling and SDS creation experience.
• First Aid, CPR, AED training (trainer level).
• Ability to implement new programs and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer for the District.
• Maintain Chemical Hygiene Plan and related district policies.
• Develop and implement safety programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assess district risks and communicate with management.
• Provide training on accident prevention and compliance programs.
• Audit facilities for hazards and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Industrial hygiene

Auditing

GHS labeling

AHERA knowledge

HAZWOPER

Hazardous materials handling

DOT/HAZMAT

Lead testing knowledge

Arsenic/Asbestos controls

First Aid/CPR/AED

Environmental auditing

Program implementation

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

The San Mateo Union High School District seeks an Environmental Health & Safety professional to oversee district-wide compliance, plan, and reporting. You will serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer and lead programs for hazardous materials handling, training, and audits across all sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating with regulators, maintaining plans, and implementing improvements to minimize risks while ensuring Ed code and federal/state laws are followed. 2–5 years’ experience preferred.