PNWN0364212-0000
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2026-01-04T00:00:00
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES anticipates a provisional appointment for a Regional Safety Technician within the Regional Safety Services department. Reporting to the Regional Safety Coordinator, this position conducts workshops and training programs designed to assist the component school districts in maintaining compliance with safety, health and emergency procedure laws and regulations. Some duties include, but are not limited to:• Working closely with school districts current in all areas of health, safety, and security to develop and implement programs, conduct and evaluate drills focused on a multi-hazard approach to emergencies;• Assists the Regional Safety Coordinator in helping participating school districts to implement changes and programs to document compliance with health and safety laws and regulations and emergency planning procedures;• Conducts inspections to assess possible risks of exposure to potential threats and/or hazards in the schools;• Develops, provides and/or coordinates training and programs for school personnel, parents and community groups; • Assists participating school districts in researching and summarizing regulations and laws in the areas of health and safety as well as writing plans and protocols in relation;• Assists participating school districts with chemical inventory, management, and disposal;• Assists participating school districts with the development of a chemical hygiene plan. Incumbent of this position will be subject to a future civil service examination in the Safety Technician title.QUALIFICATIONS:Either: A) Bachelor’s Degree* in Environmental Science, Health Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field; B) Bachelor’s Degree* and one (1) year of work experience either assessing and preventing safety or environmental health hazards, or with responsibility for implementation of a safety training program; C) an Associate’s Degree* in Environmental Science, Health Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field and two (2) years of work experience as outlined in (b) above; D) satisfactory completion of 60 college credits* and three (3) years of work experience as outlined in (b) above. Valid driver’s license required. Must qualify through civil service: https://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobspecs/ljs/local/S/SAFETYTECHNICIAN(BOCES1).pdfCHARACTERISTICS DESIRED: Must be organized and have ability to work in multiple teams. Successful candidates must have a positive, can-do attitude and be committed to the BOCES Mission of Service and Innovation through Partnership.
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Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
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