Starting salary for this position is: $5,013 (Monthly)

Employees starting at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. If an employee starting at anything higher than the entry step of the range, will have salary step advancement after 12 months and salary step advancement every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible.

The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of District Safety Officer in the District Environmental Safety Department.

GENERAL DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Compliance & Facility Development, this position is responsible for developing and administering the district’s safety and hazard control programs consistent with state, local and federal laws, district and department procedures, and Board of Trustees policy.

Responsibilities include: providing advice to district staff; conducting investigations, inspections and audits; providing training and presentations; maintaining records; preparing reports; and monitoring and assisting in developing budgets.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement safety and environmental programs for CCS students, employees and visitors to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and rules and supports the CCS Accident Prevention Program. *
• Advise administrators, managers, and employees concerning safety best practices, rules and regulations. *
• Conduct environmental health and safety inspections for CCS activities and work practices to determine potential hazards and recommend corrective action to administrators to implement risk management solutions. Work with building safety representatives to inspect and monitor facilities. *
• Conduct ergonomic assessment as requested by employees. *
• Investigate and follow up accidents and injuries as needed. *
• Develop and conduct safety training programs. Make presentations on safety and hazard control programs as requested. Assist supervisors in developing job specific training. *
• Manage the College Hazardous Waste Program to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations. *
• Provide appropriate annual reporting to regulatory agencies as required. *
• Attend campus and district safety steering committee meetings as an ad hoc member. *
• Assist with chemical spill response employee training and make inventory recommendations. *
• Consult with appropriate employees regarding activities that may be impacted by asbestos. *
• Consult and assist appropriate employees in investigating air quality issues and schedule and monitor radon test results. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform related duties as required. *
• Provide information for budget planning.

• Indicates this is an essential duty.

This position is designated a bargaining unit position.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor's degree with major study in safety management, safety engineering, biological or physical science, or closely related field from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Knowledge of accident prevention principles and environmental/safety program management.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of the operation of portable monitoring equipment normally used in environmental, health and safety inspections and surveys.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Excellent training and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees.
• Ability to utilize computer programs in an office environment.
• Ability to maintain manual and electronic filing systems.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Three (3) or more years experience in environmental health and safety programs.
• Experience working with environmental health and safety regulatory agencies.
• Related experience in a large/complex organization with multiple sites.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification.
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training.
• Experience developing safety processes and procedures.

TOTAL COMPENSATION WITH BENEFITS: $71,007 - $90,560

• Base compensation of $53,100 - $71,520, plus
• Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
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• Median retirement fund contributions.

The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for an interview, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a normal, temperature-controlled office environment and requires to travel to work locations which include outdoor environments.
• Work is active in nature.
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens.
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting.
• Move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products.
• Occasional exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, fumes, dust, odors and/or biohazards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-time schedule (12-month, 40-hours week).
• This position is overtime eligible.
• 6-month probationary period; may be extended up to 12 months.
• Requires local or regional travel. If using personal vehicle proof of driver's license and car insurance required.
• Criminal background check required.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Employee must complete 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification within first month of employment, if not currently certified.
• Employee must complete DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation training within 90 days of employment, if not currently certified.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• CCS online application.
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position. *
• Comprehensive resume. *
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.*
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Chief Administration Officer, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., PO Box 6000, MS 1004, Spokane WA 99217-6000 or call 509-434-5037; WA Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.

Native Land Acknowledgement

We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Kalispel Tribe. The CCS Pullman Center operates on the WSU campus and is located on the ancestral homelands of the Palus people and on the ceded lands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe.

We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.

Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is no longer a condition of employment.