Classified Administrator for Safety and Risk Management

JOB GOAL

To develop, implement, coordinate and monitor activities including District safety and accident prevention program; liability and property issues; to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations relating to school districts; to ensure all students, staff, parents and community have a safe environment on all district sites.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Law, finance, business administration or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Certifications in auditing, compliance or risk management preferred
• Equivalent education comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in occupational safety or a related field.
• Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities and are acceptable by the Governing Board.
• Three years of increasingly responsible risk management and safety experience preferably in a public agency.
  
  

Performance Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Inspect District facilities, equipment, materials and employee work practices to determine unsafe conditions.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from District employees and the general public regarding safety and accident prevention within the District.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedure and record keeping; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Possess a business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Keep abreast of changing trends and emerging issues in enterprise risk management and discuss with supervisor.
• Manage and continue to refine the District's Emergency Operating Plan (EOP).
• Annually review the District EOP, ensure it meets the needs of all campuses.
• Conduct Campus Emergency Preparedness drills including Lockdowns and Fire Drills.
• Annually train staff on District Emergency Preparedness Policy and Procedures.
• Manage and continue to refine the District's Fire and Life Safety Program:
• Fire extinguisher, hood suppression system and fire sprinkler system service/inspections;
• Annual Fire Marshall Site Inspections;
• Federal required monthly fire drill reports;
• Follow up on site inspections/corrective actions;
• Initiate and follow up on District-wide issues;
• Keeping District Leadership informed of the status of any serious deficiencies that may require their attention.
• Manage and continue to refine the District's Asbestos Management Plan including but limited to:
• Maintain certification as an AHERA Building Inspector;
• Conduct ongoing asbestos re-inspections;
• Continued staff training;
• Meet all AHERA regulations and State OSHA Asbestos Regulations.
  

Knowlege And Skills

• Accident prevention, loss control and safety program management principles.
• Principles of risk identification.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to occupational safety and health precautions.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Safe work practices.
• Types and use of safety testing equipment, supplies and personal protective equipment.
• Principles and techniques of effective training.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of District Operations

LOCATION: District-wide

SUPERVISES: NA

CALENDAR: 12-Month

JOB CATEGORY: Administrative

BEGINNING SALARY: As approved by the Governing Board

BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled