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Environmental Health Specialist

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Environmental Hlth Spec CODE: 6100 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Environmental Health Specialist GRADE: 23 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, plans, develops, organizes, and implements the MCPS Asbestos Abatement Program, including management of contractor work, the development and implementation of training programs, and preparing reports, often of a technical nature. Assists in the development/revision of other health and safety programs, provides environmental health consultant services (i.e. diagnoses, evaluates, identifies, and controls physical, chemical, biological, and other occupational health hazard). Investigates compliance with environmental health regulations and implements best practices. Meets and coordinates with a variety of internal and external personnel. Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Performs other related work as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the basic principles of biology, chemistry, mathematics and other scientific disciplines applicable to recognizing, evaluating, preventing, controlling, and eliminating environmental health hazards. Working knowledge of the major technical standards, inspection techniques and analytical methods applicable to the investigation of environmental health hazards and the use of sampling and instrumentation/testing equipment. Thorough knowledge of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Ability to understand and interpret complex technical standards; identify, diagnose, and evaluate environmental health hazards; prepare detailed reports and analyses; and maintain effective environmental health practices and programs. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Skill in using state-of-the-art environmental testing equipment. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. College major in industrial hygiene, engineering, or a physical science. Professional level experience in industrial hygiene or environmental health; and extensive responsible experience in asbestos identification, inspection and abatement programs, including working with asbestos abatement contractors, reading blueprints, and managing and developing staff. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license. Current AHERA Building Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer and Supervisor certification required. 40-hr HAZWOPER and NIOSH 582 certification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to work in dirty, dusty, and uncomfortable conditions; perform work requiring considerable walking, climbing, inspecting, and carrying of test equipment; and perform inspection and other job related functions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to promptly respond to critical or emergency work requirements at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Use of respiratory protection and other required safety equipment.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates implementation of the MCPS Asbestos program.

Conducts complex and sensitive worksite inspections and analysis of considerable scope and intensity relating to the MCPS Asbestos program.

Develops asbestos program policy for approval and assists in policy development of other environmental health and safety practices and programs.

Investigates diagnoses, evaluates, identifies, and controls all types of environmental and occupational health hazards (physical, chemical, biological, etc.) through the application of established technical standards, operational policies and administrative procedures.

Uses a variety of sampling and testing equipment and interprets the results.

Reviews and evaluates written reports and recommendations resulting from surveys and analyses.

Assists in the development and implementation of training programs.

Meets and coordinates with representatives of staff (labor and management), faculty and students concerning goals, policies, and procedures of the MCPS Asbestos Program and other environmental health matters and programs.

Provides environmental health consultant services.

Manages the work of asbestos abatement contractors.

Assists the environmental team leader in carrying out safety and environmental health programs, as assigned.

Collaborates with staff in division, department and school

Prepares and conducts program awareness and compliance training.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 4/88
Date(s) Revised: 7/92, 7/05, 7/09, 12/2016
Last Reviewed: 7/08

This description may be changed at any time.