Environmental Health/Safety Specialist III

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Versailles


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Environmental Health/Safety Specialist III

  • 496313
  • Versailles
  • Staff
  • Full-time
  • KCTCS System Office
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Title: Environmental Health/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

Provide technical guidance on EHS and ADA compliance requirements

Other related duties as assigned

Provide technical guidance on EHS and ADA compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

Additional Skills Requested:

Knowledge

• OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable state safety regulations

• ADA Title II and ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

• EHS inspection methodologies and hazard recognition

• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods

• Ability to access confined spaces, rooftops, and mechanical rooms

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Frequent travel to multiple campuses and facilities

Skills

• 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.

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