Asbestos Inspector Region - Arlington

Employee Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

• Functional
  
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  Asbestos Inspector Region 2/3 - Arlington
• Job Title: Environmental Protect Spcl III
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Environmental
• Posting Number: 18390
• Closing Date: 07/16/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
• Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25 per month
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
• Shift: Day
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Job Location City: Arlington
• Job Location Address: 1301 S BOWEN RD STE 200, Arlington, TX
• Telework: Not specified
• Travel: Up to 45%

• Perform unannounced field asbestos compliance inspections, collect samples, take photographs, and retrieve notification data from the Regulatory Administrative System (RAS) database. (50%)
• Create inspection reports using Iron Data Mobile (IDM) software, Microsoft Word, and Excel, summarizing observations and findings, including deficiencies. (15%)
• Provide compliance assistance to the regulated community and the public; answer technical questions, deliver outreach material, and engage in public speaking assignments. (15%)
• Perform Lead compliance inspections, create inspection reports, review records, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. (5%)
• Attend meetings, training, conferences, and administrative hearings; maintain required accreditations and EPA training. (5%)
• Prepare weekly activity reports, travel requests and vouchers, and other administrative tasks as assigned; proctor state exams for licensure. (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned, including emergency relief duties in disease outbreaks and environmental/weather emergencies. (5%)

• State and federal regulations pertaining to environmental and consumer health, including TAHPA, NESHAP, and TELRR.
• Asbestos and its health effects; asbestos control and related illnesses.
• Inspection and investigative principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Performing compliance inspections, documenting evidence, collecting samples, training new inspectors, and writing reports.
• Public speaking.
• Using computers, including word-processing software and databases.
• Writing and reviewing technical reports, including asbestos and lead project documents.
• Organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Plan, organize, and execute projects with minimal supervision.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the public and the regulated community, communicating requirements of government regulations.
• Work in a team environment and under minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with staff, the regulated community, the media, and the public.
• Move at least 25 lbs of equipment, use safety equipment, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces during inspections.
• Provide transportation.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and documents.
• Work at times including evenings, weekends, and may require overnight travel.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental or natural sciences, environmental engineering, public health, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Conducting compliance inspections, complaint investigations, or surveys, and interpreting or enforcing laws or regulations.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodation will be provided during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the contact person.