Position: Environmental/AHERA Inspector

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Environmental Program Specialist, the Environmental/AHERA Inspector performs asbestos related activities as mandated by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and tasks related to ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for school facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating AHERA related activities (re-inspections, 6 months surveillance, management plan updates, etc.);
• Performing required water, paint and radon testing;
• Conducting investigations relative to indoor air quality concerns;
• Monitoring asbestos abatement activities conducted by in-house staff as well as contracted projects; and
• Formulating accurate and timely reports addressing related findings in their assigned areas.

Qualifications:

• Ability to accurately assess and describe area(s) of concern to supervisors;
• Asbestos inspector accreditation as described in the AHERA regulations;
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the testing and abatement of asbestos;
• Considerable knowledge of the trade and of properties, characteristics and uses of related equipment, materials and tools;
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local codes and regulations related to asbestos inspections and abatement;
• Good knowledge of mechanical systems and building equipment relative to indoor air quality;
• Ability to understand, learn and use air and water sampling equipment pertinent to performing assigned duties;
• Good knowledge of hazardous materials, pollution controls, confined spaces and OSHA/EPA regulations; and
• Ability to adjust work schedule when tasks effect the regular activities of a facility or requires an emergency response, when necessary.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school diploma required. Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator's license at the time of appointment; and a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points, which no more than three (3) shall have accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.