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Job Summary
This position is responsible for conducting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance inspections, identifying hazards and accessibility barriers, recommending corrective actions, and delivering training on EHS-related topics to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a safe and accessible learning and working environment.
Positions with the KCTCS System Office located in Versailles, KY are term-contract positions, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.
KCTCS offers a hybrid work schedule with a requirement to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per work week.
Hybrid work schedules are subject to periodic review and may be modified or terminated at any time
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Job Duties:
Conduct EHS inspections (labs, shops, offices, grounds, housing, events)
• Conduct routine and special EHS inspections in academic, administrative, and operational facilities
• Identify hazardous conditions related to chemical safety, fire safety, biological hazards, ergonomics, electrical safety, and general workplace safety
• Evaluate compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and state regulations
• Recommend corrective actions and track remediation progress
Conduct ADA accessibility inspections and assessments
• Perform ADA accessibility inspections of facilities, parking, routes, restrooms, signage, and program access
• Identify physical and programmatic accessibility barriers
• Prepare written ADA inspection reports and recommendations
• Coordinate with facilities, administration, and leadership on remediation priorities
Develop inspection reports, corrective action plans, and follow-up documentation
• Prepare inspection reports, findings, and corrective action recommendations
• Maintain inspection and training records
• Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews
Deliver EHS and safety training (in-person and virtual)
• Develop and deliver EHS-related training (e.g., hazard communication, fire safety, lab safety, emergency procedures)
• Adapt training materials to various audiences (faculty, staff, students)
• Maintain training records and attendance documentation
Provide technical guidance on EHS and ADA compliance requirements
Other related duties as assigned
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Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Facilities Management, or related field
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Additional Skills Requested:
Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Facilities Management, or related field
Knowledge
• OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable state safety regulations
• ADA Title II and ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
• EHS inspection methodologies and hazard recognition
• Conducting inspections and risk assessments
• Writing clear, defensible inspection reports
• Public speaking and safety training delivery
• Interpreting regulatory requirements
Abilities
• Analyze facilities and operations for safety and accessibility risks
• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Work independently across multiple locations
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
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