Environmental Specialist - Maintenance East

Job Title: Environmental Specialist

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Staff Support

Supervising Position: Manager or designee

Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel

Pay Range: Range 15

Last Updated: 2/11/2025

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JOB SUMMARY: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as they relate to District-wide environmental and science safety programs. Eliminate or mitigate hazards identified through assessments, audits, grievances, or testing. Implement procedures to prevent hazards in science labs, classrooms, and other high-risk areas. Provide safe and healthy environments for all occupants and visitors at Cherry Creek School District’s facilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time

1.

Research, understand, and interpret new and existing regulations. Develop programs and procedures to ensure the district is in compliance. Foster relationships with appropriate agencies for input and guidance information on potential laws and regulations that may impact the district.  Daily 10%

2.

Evaluate, access, and coordinate the environmental hazards and concerns from district stakeholders. Coordinate appropriate responses to provide a healthy environment for district occupants. Daily 10%

3.

Manage district asbestos program in compliance with Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Responsibilities include managing abatement projects, keeping asbestos management plans up to date, maintain detailed records of asbestos related activities, provide two-hour asbestos awareness training for all new maintenance employees, perform six-month and three-year building inspections, collect samples, and provide consistent surveillance of asbestos-containing materials throughout the district including quantity and location. Weekly 10%

4.

Manage science safety and chemical hygiene programs for middle and high school science departments. Develop site specific chemical hygiene plans, safe storage procedures, chemical inventories, proper labeling and documentation of all hazardous chemicals, and functional emergency equipment and procedures. Conduct annual fume hood inspections and coordinate necessary repairs or adjustments. Facilitate safety meetings with necessary district staff. Weekly 10%

5.

Investigate indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns as they arise. Provide analytical details, monitoring, and/or sampling results as necessary and coordinate corrective actions as necessary. Evaluate all district buildings for radon, manage mitigation projects, and ensure radon concentrations in district buildings remain below recommended levels. Weekly 10%

6.

Maintain compliance with the district’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit which includes inspection and maintenance of permanent water quality control structures throughout the district, active & post construction site inspections, and all regulatory and recordkeeping compliance measures required by the permit. Monthly 10%

7.

District snow removal Monthly 5%

8.

Develop site specific health and safety protocols to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff. Conduct school safety audits to include evaluation