What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Remediation Coordinator position at City of Memphis Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Works under the direction of the assigned HCD Manager by assisting homeowners in interpreting and explaining environmental remediation processes on behalf of the Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Program. Inspects conditions of eligible properties to identify potential hazards of environmental, structural and safety concerns. Examines contractor’s licenses and records to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Develops scopes of work, estimate costs of projects, prepare correspondences, report of inspections or recommendation of actions, and authorize inspection activities to ensure compliance to standards. Monitors projects during and/or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications. Prepares written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including chain of custody documentation and maintaining inspection records. Verifies that hazardous materials are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations. Prepares and authorizes final payment documents and conduct final evaluations of contractor’s work performance. Coordinates with Radiation Officer and other enforcement agencies, providing research and maintenance of XRF machines, including 6-month leak wipe test and quarterly quality inventory checks. Participates in team meetings and outreach activities events, handling correspondences, sharing meeting responsibilities, responding to routine requests, and assisting with the collaboration of professional learning and development. Communicates professionally and clearly both orally and in writing with management, staff, contractors, city and state officials, local agencies, and the public. Operates equipment such as a personal computer, calculator, and telephone. Conducts on-site visits and meetings by driving throughout the city. Coordinates projects required to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, respirators, tyvek suits, and hard hats. Schedules mandatory six-month blood lead testing to determine baseline blood levels.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned. |
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing with management, staff, contractors and the public. Must be able to make site inspections and traverse uneven terrain. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer and telephone, and field equipment such as tablet, underground photography equipment, pH and dissolved oxygen meters and other specialized equipment. Requires some lifting and/or carrying objects up to 15 pounds such as auto-sampling equipment and using a lifting hook to lift/drag manhole covers and inlet covers. Requires the ability operate an automobile. Must be able to operate an automobile.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment in addition to frequent field work at various work sites. May be exposed to various weather conditions. Frequent exposure to weather conditions and require travel throughout the city to attend mandatory training/conferences. Some travel across the state will be required.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or any related field and five (5) years of environmental remediation experience; or any combination of education and experience which enables one to perform job functions in environmental remediation programs. Must possess or obtain a State of Tennessee Lead-Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor and Contractor/Supervisor certification within six (6) months and maintain as a condition of continued employment. Must possess or obtain NITON Radiation Safety Training Certification within six (6) months and maintain annually as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment. Certification as an EPA “Certified Renovator” is preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
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Department Name: Lead Paint
