Operations Environmental Specialist

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

Based at Facilities Warehouse, this position manages and coordinates the District’s environmental quality programs, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Water Quality, and serving as AHERA (asbestos) liaison/compliance coordinator—to ensure safe, compliant learning environments across all campuses. The role also leads the district-wide furniture request process (intake, standards, procurement, installation, and surplus) and manages ADA compliance initiatives, ensuring all district facilities meet accessibility requirements. The Operations Environmental Specialist is required to earn and maintain ADA Certification within the first six months of employment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

District Furniture Request Process – Standards & Logistics: Operate a central intake and approval process; apply standards (ergonomics/ADA) and life-cycle value; scope and procure; coordinate delivery/installation and punch list with Purchasing, Facilities, Custodial, and sites; manage moves/recon figs, asset tagging, inventory, surplus, and budget tracking.

Environmental Quality Programs: Coordinate IPM, IAQ, and water quality programs; serve as AHERA liaison (AMP records, notifications, awareness training, abatement monitoring); manage hazardous/universal waste handling and audit documentation; ensure federal/state/local compliance.

ADA Compliance: Manage and monitor ADA compliance across all district facilities; ensure facilities meet accessibility standards; coordinate with building leaders and project managers to address deficiencies; maintain documentation and reporting; earn and maintain ADA Certification within the first six months of employment.

Safety Meetings & Training: Lead safety meetings at the Facilities Warehouse for all Facilities & Construction staff; maintain agendas, attendance, and action items; coordinate OSHA/PPE refreshers, SDS/hazard communication, and seasonal topics.

Data, CMMS, and Reporting: Prioritize/close work in the CMMS; maintain accurate fleet/furniture/environmental data; issue concise monthly KPI reports and board-ready summaries.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:      Operations Project Manager

Supervises:      None (functional coordination of vendors/contractors; may provide task direction to warehouse/fleet support as assigned)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:       

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, environmental quality, ADA compliance, or related public-sector/education environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental health, IPM, IAQ, Water Quality practices, AHERA requirements, and ADA standards; ability to maintain compliance records and coordinate contracted services.
• Strong organization, vendor management, and communication skills.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license: ability to work from the warehouse and respond after hours as needed.
  

Preferred:       

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Facilities/Construction Management, Logistics, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Certifications: ADA Coordinator Training (required within first 6 months), OSHA 10/30, EPA 608 (as applicable), AHERA Designated Person/Project Monitor (or ability to obtain within 12 months), applicable IPM credentials.

Ideal:                 

• Demonstrated success maintaining robust environmental and ADA compliance documentation, standardizing furniture logistics, and leading effective safety meetings across multiple campuses.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language: Present information including formal presentations. Respond to questions, concerns, and complaints and respond appropriately. Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Write business correspondence, including staff memoranda and articles. Keep information confidential as required by law, policy, or the nature of a particular situation.

Computation: Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Technology: Demonstrate strong computer skills including word processing and working with spreadsheets and databases; understand and submit online reports; Learn new systems and software.

Other Skills: Demonstrate excellent listening, interpersonal, and non-verbal communication skills. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Maintain collegial working relationships with staff. Maintain a positive relationship with members of the community. Effectively manage conflict.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to move about, talk, and hear; Close vision ability to look at a computer screen for long periods of time is required. Travel between district facilities. Moderate amount of travel, both in and out of state.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Expected to attend Board meetings and other District events throughout the community.

Conditions and Environment: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; at times, many staff members may be present and speaking simultaneously. Working environment will include Indoor/outdoor work with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals with proper PPE, occasional irregular hours for emergencies.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $71,153 - $106,708