• Job Description

  Req#: 4373536
  Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
  
  About Harris County Public Health:
  Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
  
  *** This is a Grant Funded position. ***
  
  The Lead Remediation Project Specialist will see that lead based paint abatements are assessed and completed in a manner that reduces lead poisoning risks through proper design, construction, and clearance. The Lead Remediation Project Specialist will work with the contractors, the home occupants, and other staff to see that abatements are completed in a timely and satisfactory manner.
  
  Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Conduct lead-based paint inspections of target housing and child-occupied facilities that measure the concentration of lead in paint on a surface-by-surface basis.
  • Conduct soil and dust abatement clearance sampling following procedures in Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules.
  • Complete a written inspection report as described in the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules.
  • Communicate with occupants and owners to assure they are aware of the recommended abatement activities.
  • Coordinate with other staff members and the Abatement Contractor to relocate. (when applicable) the occupants to assure their safety during the abatement process.
  • Notify laboratory when clearance testing is required. Review test results prior to occupant's reentry into the home or facility.
  • Prepare reports of daily activities and mileage when required.
  
  
  
  
  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
  Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  
  Licensure:
  • Must be able to obtain a Texas Lead Inspector certification within 6 months of hire.
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Establishes collaborative relationships and projects to improve quality and address needs
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrates written and verbal English competency
  • Able to read and follow directions
  
  Core Competencies:
  Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  
  Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
  
  Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change
  
  Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
  
  Communication
  
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  
  
  
  NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications .
  Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
  • Full-Time
  • Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
  • Other days and hours as necessary.
    
    
  Work Environment:
  • This position operates in field environment 80% of the time and 20% in a professional office environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
    
    
  Physical Demands:
  • This is a largely active role, and some duties may require bending and standing for periods at a time.
    
    
  Work Location:
  • 1111 Fannin St Houston, TX 77002
  
  
  
  
  Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
  
  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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