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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 a60-mile radius of Pinellas Countyand 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.