Program Coordinator I-Health, Safety & Risk #2022-264

2022-264

Position

Program Coordinator I-Health, Safety & Risk

Location:

Management Services – 900 Watervliet Shaker Road

Basic Function

The work involves responsibility for advising, training and providing technical assistance to component school districts supported by a BOCES on matters related to compliance with federal, state and local regulations affecting occupational health and safety and the environment. The incumbent may provide on-site and/or centralized service to one or more schools on a day-to-day basis. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Managing Program Coordinator I with some latitude for planning and administering the work. The incumbent exercises no supervision. Does related work as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, “Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity” or a closely related field and one of the following: two (2) years of experience in health, safety and risk management training, coordination and compliance -or- two (2) years of experience in school facilities management; OR,
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree in one of the academic areas stated in (A), and four (4) years of experience as stated in (A); OR,
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience as stated in (A).

NOTE: Following completion of a successful two (2) year traineeship, individuals with permanent competitive status as a Program Coordinator I (Health, Safety & Risk) Trainee mature to a Program Coordinator I (Health, Safety & Risk) without further examination.

Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts training workshops and provides hazard assessments for school district personnel on health, safety and risk management topics such as: Right-to-Know, Hazard Communications, Blood-borne Pathogens, Emergency Preparedness, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Use, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Asbestos Awareness, etc.
• Advises school district administration and employees on matters related to compliance with various regulatory agencies such as the: NYS Department of Education, Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Agency, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Occupational Safety and Health Agency.
• Identifies and inventories chemicals located within school district buildings, and maintains and distributes material safety data sheet handbooks throughout the school districts.
• Provides and updates the BOCES Program Assistant (Inventory-Risk Management) with safety data sheets for all chemicals located in buildings within the school district.
• Tests the water quality in school district buildings with wells.
• Provides educational and technical support to the school district inspector-management planner during inspections.
• Provides technical assistance to school districts regarding compliance with asbestos regulations.
• Assists and updates the school districts asbestos management plan and coordinates and implements all minor asbestos related projects.
• Maintains and updates the school district’s emergency management plan and coordinates and implements emergency management meetings and table top exercises.
• Operates a variety of testing equipment and devices in school buildings.
• Organizes and leads monthly or quarterly school district safety committee meetings.
• Performs, documents and implements district fire safety inspections and programs.
• Good knowledge of federal, state and local regulations/codes pertaining to hazardous materials, safety, personal protective equipment and other OSHA/Public Employee Safety and Health regulations related to educational environments.
• Good knowledge of asbestos and other hazardous material handling and containment procedures.
• Good knowledge of safety testing equipment and the proper use of protective gear.
• Ability to prepare and conduct training sessions and meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work closely with school district personnel to assess safety hazards and the need for training in these areas.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Start Date

April 4, 2022

Application Deadline

March 25, 2022 (or until position is filled)

Starting Salary

$43,683 – $65,448 prorated to the amount of service rendered.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Apply To

https://capitalregionboces.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities

Further Information Contact

Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany NY 12205

or email [email protected]

Date

February 25, 2022