Environmental Safety Officer
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
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Application Open Date: 4/22/2026
Application Close Date: To be determined
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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BENEFITS
Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
DEPARTMENT
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for the students and employees of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Our mission is supported through the inspection of schools and facilities, and careful evaluation of all schools to ensure a school environment that is health-protective and conducive to learning. OEHS accomplishes this through the administration of a wide range of environmental, health, and safety programs including: indoor and environmental air quality, environmental assessment of school sites, emergency response, injury reduction, safety training, Safe School Inspections, construction inspections, solid and hazardous management, traffic and pedestrian safety, environmental compliance, asbestos compliance, and lead in drinking water.
For more information about OEHS, please visit: https://oehs.lausd.org/
THE POSITION
An Environmental Safety Officer implements programs for accident prevention; conducts site safety and compliance audits; makes recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational safety, environmental health, environmental compliance, and fire prevention; and works with District employees to implement accident prevention measures and compliance programs.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
An Environmental Safety Officer typically performs the following duties:
- Implements, evaluates, and investigates the effectiveness of components of the accident prevention, traffic safety, and environmental health and safety compliance programs.
- Conducts site safety audits of work methods for improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions as required by agencies such as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Health Services and Fire Departments, and the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
- Prepares written recommendations for the elimination of unsafe acts or hazardous conditions to comply with applicable laws.
- Explains the intent and legal implications of health and safety codes and regulations to District administrators and supervisors.
- Investigates compliance with legal mandates pertaining to safety, compliance programs, and fire prevention.
- Reviews Safety Data Sheets to determine acceptability of materials for use by the District.
- Conducts environmental compliance inspections and audits.
- Prepares Business and Contingency Plans at school sites and other District facilities as required by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, State Water Board, Certified Unified Program Agency and the Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
- Develops training material, and conducts and audits environmental health and safety training for District personnel.
- Responds to environmental health and safety complaints and emergencies at schools and District facilities.
- Liaises and coordinates with regulatory agencies such as the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), Los Angeles County Public Health Department and fire, transportation, and law enforcement agencies.
- Prepares written reports, correspondence and other documentation.
- May represent the District at meetings with governmental agencies that have jurisdiction over occupational safety, environmental health, and fire protection.
- May serve as consultant to employee safety committees, supervisors, and administrators.
- May review and analyze legislation for its effect on District programs and procedures.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities for this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description: Environmental Safety Officer - Class Description - LAUSD
Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental and occupational health, or a closely related field.
Note: You MUST upload official evidence (e.g. official transcripts, official degree) of the education requirement to your on-line application.
*Candidates who have completed their degree at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees from one of the approved agencies. Please be sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. For more information about the approved agencies LAUSD accepts, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
Experience: Two years of experience performing environmental health and safety investigations, audits, and analysis. Experience in developing, implementing, or coordinating programs of accident prevention or environmental compliance, including preparing recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety, traffic safety, fire prevention, air and water compliance or solid and hazardous waste control is preferable.
Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Requires wearing a negative pressure respirator.
- Employment is subject to medical clearance.
- Positions in this classification are subject to pertinent provisions of the General Industry Safety Orders of the California Code of Regulations regarding protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, asbestos or lead.
- Employees in this class are subject to call at any hour.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The assessment process will tentatively consist of a technical interview.
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It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. As such, please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application.
After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sofia Montenegro, at sofia.montenegro@lausd.net
For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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