ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST/LEAD HAZARD CONTROL INSPECTOR
Our client is currently seeking an inspector to provide lead paint hazard control construction inspection services in Delaware for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
The Environmental Health Specialist/Lead Hazard Control Inspector is responsible for performing lead paint hazard control construction inspections to make sure contractors or landlords renovating older homes of lead paint hazards are in compliance with Delaware's Lead Hazard Control regulations. These regulations include the Lead Hazard Control Act and the Renovation, Repair and Paint Act.
Requirements
• College graduate
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Possess interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in creating written reports and documentation.
• Ability to coordinate and/or monitor activities and projects.
• Valid driver's license & a safe driving history. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for any work-related travel.
• Previous experience as a Lead Inspector is not required. Professional training to become a licensed Lead Risk Assessor will be provided and paid for by the State for the person hired for this position.
Previous experience in one of the following is preferred:
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Construction/Environmental Inspector
• Building inspector
• Construction Supervisor
• Safety Officer/Safety Inspector
• Quality Control Inspector (manufacturer)
• Regulatory Compliance Officer
Once hired, the Environmental Health Specialist will receive Delaware and EPA certification training as a
Lead Inspector and a Lead Risk Assessor. This training will be paid for by the Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program and provide information about lead-based paint risk assessments; lead screening services; how
to determine the severity of lead hazards; developing options for eliminating those hazards; and
inspection and sampling methods including X-ray Fluorescence (XRF).
Job Responsibilities
• Analyze case-by-case determinations for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations,
policies and procedures of the Lead Poisoning Prevention. Program. (i.e. Corrective Action Plans,
Training Certification requirements, etc.).
• Frequent written, telephone and personal contact with contractors, renovation firms, landlords,
and training facilities regarding compliance with the State of Delaware 4459 and 4459B
regulations.
• Responsible for the investigation of lead hazard control violations by contractors and landlords
throughout the State, reporting to the Administrator of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
On-site investigations will be conducted by the Environmental Specialist to determine the
existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards.
• Investigations include contacting landlords and homeowners to review the results of a lead risk
assessment to assure compliance with Delaware's Lead Paint Hazard Control regulations when
repairing homes that have lead paint hazards.
• Contact municipalities about their permitting system and how the Program can partner with
municipalities to identify contractors not in compliance with Delaware regulations
• Maintain an updated database of renovation contractors obtained from the State of Delaware
Business license office as well as from local municipalities
• Once hired, the Environmental Specialist will receive certification training as a Lead Risk
Assessor and a Renovation, Repair & Paint Supervisor. This training will be paid for by the Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program and provide information about lead-based paint risk
assessments; lead screening services; how to determine the severity of lead hazards; and
developing options for eliminating those hazards.
• Assist other Program staff with outreach efforts targeting landlords and contractors in order to
raise awareness among the regulated community of the dangers of childhood lead poisoning
and the Delaware lead hazard control regulations that require the hiring lead-safe certified
contractors to repair older homes of lead paint hazards.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to the EPA Lead Certification and Enforcement Grant.
• This position is EPA Grant funded through September 2022, with the likelihood of funding being
renewed after September 2022 for another three years.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Our client is currently seeking an inspector to provide lead paint hazard control construction inspection services in Delaware for the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
The Environmental Health Specialist/Lead Hazard Control Inspector is responsible for performing lead paint hazard control construction inspections to make sure contractors or landlords renovating older homes of lead paint hazards are in compliance with Delaware's Lead Hazard Control regulations. These regulations include the Lead Hazard Control Act and the Renovation, Repair and Paint Act.
Requirements
• College graduate
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer software (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Possess interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in creating written reports and documentation.
• Ability to coordinate and/or monitor activities and projects.
• Valid driver's license & a safe driving history. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for any work-related travel.
• Previous experience as a Lead Inspector is not required. Professional training to become a licensed Lead Risk Assessor will be provided and paid for by the State for the person hired for this position.
Previous experience in one of the following is preferred:
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Construction/Environmental Inspector
• Building inspector
• Construction Supervisor
• Safety Officer/Safety Inspector
• Quality Control Inspector (manufacturer)
• Regulatory Compliance Officer
Once hired, the Environmental Health Specialist will receive Delaware and EPA certification training as a
Lead Inspector and a Lead Risk Assessor. This training will be paid for by the Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program and provide information about lead-based paint risk assessments; lead screening services; how
to determine the severity of lead hazards; developing options for eliminating those hazards; and
inspection and sampling methods including X-ray Fluorescence (XRF).
Job Responsibilities
• Analyze case-by-case determinations for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations,
policies and procedures of the Lead Poisoning Prevention. Program. (i.e. Corrective Action Plans,
Training Certification requirements, etc.).
• Frequent written, telephone and personal contact with contractors, renovation firms, landlords,
and training facilities regarding compliance with the State of Delaware 4459 and 4459B
regulations.
• Responsible for the investigation of lead hazard control violations by contractors and landlords
throughout the State, reporting to the Administrator of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.
On-site investigations will be conducted by the Environmental Specialist to determine the
existence, nature, severity, and location of lead-based paint hazards.
• Investigations include contacting landlords and homeowners to review the results of a lead risk
assessment to assure compliance with Delaware's Lead Paint Hazard Control regulations when
repairing homes that have lead paint hazards.
• Contact municipalities about their permitting system and how the Program can partner with
municipalities to identify contractors not in compliance with Delaware regulations
• Maintain an updated database of renovation contractors obtained from the State of Delaware
Business license office as well as from local municipalities
• Once hired, the Environmental Specialist will receive certification training as a Lead Risk
Assessor and a Renovation, Repair & Paint Supervisor. This training will be paid for by the Lead
Poisoning Prevention Program and provide information about lead-based paint risk
assessments; lead screening services; how to determine the severity of lead hazards; and
developing options for eliminating those hazards.
• Assist other Program staff with outreach efforts targeting landlords and contractors in order to
raise awareness among the regulated community of the dangers of childhood lead poisoning
and the Delaware lead hazard control regulations that require the hiring lead-safe certified
contractors to repair older homes of lead paint hazards.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to the EPA Lead Certification and Enforcement Grant.
• This position is EPA Grant funded through September 2022, with the likelihood of funding being
renewed after September 2022 for another three years.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.