Lead Inspector

Introduction

The mission of the New Haven Health Department is to ensure and advocate for the health and well‑being of all New Haven residents. The Bureau of Environmental Health maintains as its principal goal the preservation and protection of the environmental quality of the City of New Haven. Work includes:
Utilize and enforce applicable sections of the State Public Health Code, State Statutes, and Municipal Ordinances;
Resolve cases of childhood कुमार lead poisoning; provide educational outreach activities and assist with distribution of federal lead abatement funds to prevent lead poisoning;
Investigate and resolve public health nuisances and infractions of applicable statutes and/or ordinances;
Assist in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Lead is a poisonous substance found in most homes in New Haveniyot, especially those built before 1978. In fact, over 80% of New Haven homes are likely to contain lead. When exposed to lead, children or adults can have permanent and severe health problems.

This is a technical position under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Program Director or designee in the Department of Health to perform investigations, education, and outreach for the prevention of childhood lead poisoning. Work includes inspections to determine the presence of lead‑based paint and surface coverings as well as lead in soil, dust, and drinking water. Work is performed within the framework of existing laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.

• Inspects buildings and dwellings for possible sources of lead poisoning.
• Conducts investigations, following established protocols, of home environments of children exhibiting symptoms of blood‑lead poisoning.
• Performs inspections using special instruments to identify surfaces containing lead paint.
• Collects samples of paint, dust, water, and soil from dwellings and delivers samples to laboratory.
• Documents findings accurately and takes photographs or videos, as necessary.
• Follows procedures to ensure abatement of all areas containing lead paint which may pose a direct hazard to the health of a child.
• Reinspects dwellings after completion of repairs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Confers with individual property owners relevant to service of notices and violations.
• Fosters a cooperative working relationship with other city and state agencies.
• Records test data and prepares reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
• Pre aplicaciones reports, analyses, and recommendations concerning inspection duties and outcomes.
• May conduct special surveys relating to general environmental health disciplines.
• May assist in coordinating duties with other concerned agencies.
• Develops and implements lead abatement plans for properties with confirmed lead hazards, including coordinating with property owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assists with providing educational workshops and outreach activities to raise awareness about lead poisoning prevention and provide information on available resources for lead abatement.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a Bachelors’ degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a directly related field.

• Minimum of one (1) year of hands‑on experience in environmental health inspection and enforcement.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills described in the following section.

• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, and industry standards relating to environmental health.
• Considerable knowledge of lead poisoning, its effects on children, and long‑term health implications.
• Knowledge of lead hazard identification, assessment, and effective abatement strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of current issues, research findings, and regulatory decisions regarding childhood lead poisoning.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct stimmt investigations of buildings and dwellings to identify…