Lead-Based Paint Field Inspector / Risk Assessor

Job Purpose

US/EPA licensed Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor in New York State to perform risk assessments and inspections on a variety of sites, public and private.

Duties and responsibilities

Perform XRF Inspections, lead risk assessments and record all data in an efficient and precise manner.
Collect samples for determination of lead-based paint content.
Drop off equipment to the office as needed
Drop off samples to the laboratory as needed
Download information to the office as needed
Provide on a timesheet on a timely basis and operate timekeeping app efficiently; timesheets submitted every other week for approved by Project Manager

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Environmental Science or similar field, or High School graduate with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience may successfully substitute for education requirements and needs to have the following:

USEPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor License
NITTON/RMD Radiation training for the use of an
Willingness/ ability to use tablet for field
Good oral and written communication
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and good driving
Position entails frequent travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York
OSHA-40

Working conditions

This role is a field position and requires travel 100% of the time, which may be physically strenuous, and demands compliance with complex regulations and schedules established by clients. As a result, some weekend or late-night work may be required to accommodate project schedules and for on-time completion of project deliverables.

Direct reports

The Lead-Based Paint Field Inspector/Assessor will report directly to the Project Manager, Lead/Industrial Hygiene.

Competencies

Diversity: Understands and supports EEO policies; respects cultural differences; fosters an inclusive, harassment-free workplace.
Ethics: Maintains integrity and ethical behavior; earns trust through respect and
Attendance & Punctuality: Demonstrates reliability in work attendance and timeliness; ensures responsibilities are managed when absent.
Communication: Effectively communicates in various settings, actively listens, participates in meetings and group discussions, and is a team player.
Dependability: Follows through on commitments; accepts responsibility for actions; adapts to extended work hours when needed to meet goals.
Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish
Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.