Environmental Health and Safety Specialist III

Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist III

Salary Range: $$48,168 (Salary is to commensurate with education/experience and internal equity)

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: KCTCS System Office

Campus Location: KCTCS System Office

Department: SO/AdminServ/Facilities

Total Rewards

KCTCS System Office offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

This position is responsible for conducting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance inspections, identifying hazards and accessibility barriers, recommending corrective actions, and delivering training on EHS-related topics to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and promote a safe and accessible learning and working environment.

Positions with the KCTCS System Office located in Versailles, KY are term-contract positions, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.
KCTCS offers a hybrid work schedule with a requirement to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per work week.

Hybrid work schedules are subject to periodic review and may be modified or terminated at any time

Job Duties:

Conduct EHS inspections (labs, shops, offices, grounds, housing, events)
• Conduct routine and special EHS inspections in academic, administrative, and operational facilities
• Identify hazardous conditions related to chemical safety, fire safety, biological hazards, ergonomics, electrical safety, and general workplace safety
• Evaluate compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and state regulations
• Recommend corrective actions and track remediation progress

Conduct ADA accessibility inspections and assessments
• Perform ADA accessibility inspections of facilities, parking, routes, restrooms, signage, and program access
• Identify physical and programmatic accessibility barriers
• Prepare written ADA inspection reports and recommendations
• Coordinate with facilities, administration, and leadership on remediation priorities

Develop inspection reports, corrective action plans, and follow-up documentation
• Prepare inspection reports, findings, and corrective action recommendations
• Maintain inspection and training records
• Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal reviews

Deliver EHS and safety training (in-person and virtual)
• Develop and deliver EHS-related training (e.g., hazard communication, fire safety, lab safety, emergency procedures)
• Adapt training materials to various audiences (faculty, staff, students)
• Maintain training records and attendance documentation

Provide technical guidance on EHS and ADA compliance requirements

Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of relevant experience or equivalent. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Facilities Management, or related field

Additional Skills Requested:

Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Facilities Management, or related field
Knowledge
• OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable state safety regulations
• ADA Title II and ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
• EHS inspection methodologies and hazard recognition
• Conducting inspections and risk assessments
• Writing clear, defensible inspection reports
• Public speaking and safety training delivery
• Interpreting regulatory requirements
Abilities
• Analyze facilities and operations for safety and accessibility risks
• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Work independently across multiple locations
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.