Technician: Environmental Health and Safety

JOB SUMMARY

Holds primary responsibilities in asbestos inspection, maintenance, and abatement projects. Work involves responsibility for ensuring that all assigned work is done in compliance and adherence to applicable A.H.E.R.A. (Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act), State and local laws, Federal regulations, and industry safety procedures. Work may involve occasional exposure to hazardous elements and injury risks. Based on the needs of the Environment Health & Safety Office, the work hours for this position can be either day, mid, or night shift.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

Ability to work flexible schedules

Emergencies

Evenings/Nights

Holidays

Overtime as needed

Summer hours

Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties relating to inspection, repair, and removal of asbestos that include wearing proper safety/protective clothing, respirator, and adhering to proper industry and regulatory procedures to repair and/or replace damaged asbestos containing building materials.

Communicates on a daily basis with the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Asbestos Specialist to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations and offers suggestions and recommendations to the EHS Asbestos Specialist and Manager.

Ensures quick response to control any potential fiber release and/or health danger in the event of damage to asbestos containing materials.

Keeps records and reports. Submits reports as assigned. Notifies EHS Asbestos Specialist and Manager of any problem situations.

Ensures quality control/assurance of contracted projects, periodic inspections and triennial inspection of asbestos containing materials in buildings.

Provides information necessary to staff pertaining to the progress of projects.

Assists in asbestos and safety training information for staff and school-based personnel as required.

Assists in other environmental health and safety inspections and work, such as indoor air quality monitoring, lead in water, emergency response, and removal of hazardous materials as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; and

Associate's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Five (5) years experience performing Asbestos inspection and abatement services. and required;

Three (3) years previous experience and knowledge of indoor air quality investigations, building inspections, construction/renovation projects, building systems and components preferred.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of current AHERA regulations.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, blueprints, schematic drawings, or sketches to determine location, size, capacity, and type of component or unit.

Must be familiar with procedures and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and "Safety Data Sheets".

Ability to wear an air purifying respirator.

Ability to successfully pass an examination given by a physician approved by Anne Arundel County Public Schools prior to appointment to the position and annually. The position requires a final examination upon separation from AACPS.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Upon hire, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspector License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and

Upon hire, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Supervisor License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and

Within 60 days, obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Management Planner License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and

Within 60 days, obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Project Designer License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and

Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.

Proof of a good driving record required.

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