Environmental & Safety Specialist — Districtwide

Cherry Creek School District; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District seeks an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations across district facilities. You will identify hazards from assessments, audits, or testing and implement procedures to prevent incidents in science labs, classrooms, and other high-risk areas.

The role includes managing the district's AHERA asbestos program, coordinating chemical hygiene plans, waste programs, radon and MS4 permit compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• AHERA Building Inspector/Management Planner certification is required.
• OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training is required.
• Confined Space Training within 6 months of hire.
• Stormwater inspection and maintenance certification required.
• Knowledge of science safety protocols and environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Proficient use of Google Drive and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations district-wide.
• Develop and implement safety programs for labs and high-risk areas.
• Manage AHERA asbestos program including inspections and training.
• Coordinate chemical hygiene, waste management, radon, and MS4 permit compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and prepare investigative reports with corrective actions.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

AHERA Building Inspector/Management Planner certification

OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training certification

Confined Space Training within 6 months of hire

Stormwater inspection and maintenance certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word)

Google Drive & Google Docs

Job description

Cherry Creek School District seeks an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations across district facilities. You will identify hazards from assessments, audits, or testing and implement procedures to prevent incidents in science labs, classrooms, and other high-risk areas.

The role includes managing the district's AHERA asbestos program, coordinating chemical hygiene plans, waste programs, radon and MS4 permit compliance, and