Asbestos Lead Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)

Asbestos Lead Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)

Location: 509 East Avenue, Clearwater

Schedule: Hybrid

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE PINELLAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

This is an advanced professional and technical position assigned to the Asbestos compliance program within the Division of Environmental Management's Air Quality Compliance Section.

Key responsibilities include:

• The interpretation and application of complex federal, state and local air regulations.

• Inspecting demolition and renovation projects for asbestos and maintaining case files.

• Ability to communicate with contractors, property owners and municipal building officials.

• Generating compliance documentation, technical report writing and performing data entry into state and local databases.

• Act as a lead inspector in the program assigning and reviewing work, and training of staff.

What Would You Do?

• Oversee activities, resources, and operations of the asbestos program to meet Federal and State requirements.

• Train, assign, schedule, and review work of others assisting in the program.

• Provide expertise when requested, including data summaries, computer information, literature searches, cross training, special projects, and other technical information.

• Perform on-site field inspections of industrial and commercial properties.

• Perform associated data entry into various Microsoft products and internal databases and maintain database quality control and compile data for grant and regulatory reporting.

• Review peer work products for accuracy and completeness.

• Respond to citizen complaints

• Compose numerous written documents including inspection reports, enforcement documentation and advisory letters for air pollution sources.

• Act as agency/industry liaison and clearly communicate with the public and office staff.

• Follow, review, and update standard operating procedures.

• Read, interpret and apply complex technical language contained in rules and regulations.

• Perform review of and understand complex reports, interpret and communicate report findings to public.

• Perform related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need to Have?

Education - Major course work in physical, natural, or biological science, environmental engineering, or related field.

• At least seven (7) years of experience as described above; or

• An associate degree as described above and at least five (5) years of experience as described above; or

• A bachelor's degree as described above and at least three (3) years of experience as described above; or

• A master's or higher-level degree as described above and (1) year of experience or knowledge as described above.

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• Remote Work Policy: This position requires employees to live within a 60-mile radius of Pinellas County and maintain the ability to report to the assigned worksite as needed. If you relocate outside the required 60-mile radius, you must receive advance approval from the County Administrator. Failure to meet this requirement may affect your continued eligibility for the position.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to asbestos removal and demolition work.

• Knowledge of EPA air regulations relating to the above.

• Technical air quality inspector training with an emphasis on asbestos, and basic hazardous materials handling training.

• Good field and computer investigative skills with the ability to document observations both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of asbestos principles, practices, and personal protection.

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, math, statistics or natural sciences.

• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate both orally and in writing with multiple types of audiences.

• Ability to analyze information and formulate recommendations based upon findings.

• Ability to plan and oversee field activities of other inspectors.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, outside agencies, and the public.

• Extensive skill in database records management.

• Ability to clearly articulate complex facts during the development of reports.

• Knowledge of scientific research and writing techniques including the use of automated systems for statistical analysis of research data.

Physical/Mental Demands

Position will require annual physical, fit testing for half or full-face respirator, and a medical surveillance program.