Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Shelby County Schools • Full-time • Memphis, Tennessee • 2w ago

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for directing a staff and the efficient and effective operation of the EH&S (Environmental, Health, & Safety) team within the Facilities Maintenance

Essential Job Functions

Manages staff and their respective teams, establishing standards and effectively select, train, motivate, delegate, monitor and evaluate performance to ensure targets and goals are met. Recommends selection, discipline, and termination. Facilitates professional development and serves as coach and mentor.
Oversees and monitors all aspects of EHSC operations including contracts and budgets; work order management, distribution, and completion; customer service / satisfaction; and resource management.
Assists in the development of a departmental budget and operates within said budget.
Responsible for managing all fire/life safety contracts, including the bid process, required board documentation, contract budget tracking and timely contract renewals.
5. Stays abreast of applicable Codes for regulatory changes, guidelines and compliance for all the skilled trades that work on Life Safety systems. Includes standards involving: the installation of sprinklers, warm air heating, air-conditioning and ventilations systems, the inspection, testing and maintenance of water based fire protection systems, the standards for wet and dry chemical extinguishing, ventilation control, fire protection of commercial cooking operations, and smoke control systems, the national electrical Code, national fire alarm and signaling Code, life safety Code, international building Code and international fire Code.
6. Manages the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) management program. This includes creating/maintaining an asbestos location inventory for all buildings.
Manages the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) apparent mold growth (AMG) identification and remediation processes.
Works closely with the Office of Risk Management to repair compliance issues including but not limited to items related to fire/life safety.
9. Coordinates and manages all environmental, health, safety, and compliance related emergency activities. Responds to emergency situations 24/7/365 to resolve immediate concerns in any areas.
10. Manages and assists in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to all services, activities, and operations in areas of responsibility; provides for appropriate research and compiles reports as needed.
11. Executes the responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards. Uses personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area, or equivalent plus an additional 5 years related experience or equivalent for a total education/experience of 9 years. Specialized licenses, certifications or training preferred.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.

Additional Job Details

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

MSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSCS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.