The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, has an opening for a Safety Administrator at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Implement strategies, policies and procedures related to safety and emergency planning.
Provide oversight, expertise, functional supervision and technical guidance in safety and emergency management.
Develop Emergency Operating Procedures for KSD by working with local first responders, collaborating with Universities and other Deaf Schools.
Service as liaison between KSD and local, state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with all pertinent statutes and regulations related to safety and operations.
Prepare, implement and adhere to safety program policy and procedures for compliance with OSHA requirements.
Review accident and inspection reports for corrective actions, if required.
Conduct special safety investigations.
Conduct analysis of evacuation drills/plans for continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- State retirement system and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (annual, sick, personal, military, jury, educational, etc.)
- Paid holidays (12.5 days/year; 13.5 in a Presidential election year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules (if applicable)
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
Experience, Training, or Skills:
Four years of experience in area of safety operations or inspection, incident management, or emergency services.
Substitute Education for Experience:
None.
Substitute Experience for Education:
Additional administrative, safety operations and/or inspection, incident management, or emergency services experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.):
None.
Preferred Skills:
Prior knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.
Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
Pay Grade: 15
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,960.94 - $5,941.50
Position Number: 31082491ASL Job Posting: Safety AdministratorTo apply, visit the Personnel Cabinet WebsiteFor questions regarding this position, contact: Amy Hislope, HR Administrator, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422 Email:
amy.hislope@education.ky.govApplication Deadline: November 29, 2025.The Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit
https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781.
The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.