Asbestos Inspector Region North - Waco

date: feb 13, 2026

location: waco, tx

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asbestos inspector region 7 north - waco

environmental protect spcl iii

dept of state health services

environmental

13313

03/13/2026

internal and external

life, physical, and social science

texas-b-20

$4,263.16 - $6,779.25

monthly

day

days (first)

no telework available.

up to 45%

regular

full time

nonexempt

job location city: waco

801 austin ave ste b-30

mos codes: ,180x,1s0x1,3e9x1,43ex,43hx,4b0x1,4e0x1,680x,92w,ag,mssr,mst,oap
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performs advanced environmental and public health inspections and investigations under the texas asbestos health protection act (tahpa), texas asbestos health protection rules (tahpr), and the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (neshap). Conducts compliance and complaint investigations, writes reports related to compliance and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules and regulations using appropriate software. Responds to requests from the public for information and interpretation of applicable regulations.

May also perform lead inspections and investigations under the texas environmental lead reduction rules (telrr). Attends and testifies in administrative hearings when necessary. Attends emergency preparedness training classes including is-100; is-200; and is-700 at the minimum in accordance with dshs policy number os-3003, dated june 3, 2009. Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations in response and/or recovery in continuity of operations (coop) activation.

Safe operation of either a state owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with dshs policy os-3901, fleet operations and management & procedures and standards developed by the texas department of public safety. Works under very limited supervision and exercises considerable latitude for independent judgment.

• 50% - performs unannounced field asbestos compliance inspections of abatement and demolition projects as a result of notifications and complaints received from the public. Performs physical inspection of facilities involved in asbestos-related activities to determine the level of compliance with the tahpr and the neshap. Collects samples when necessary, takes photographs to document observed activities. Retrieves notification data from the regulatory administrative system (ras) database.
• 15% - creates inspection reports after the completion of an inspection or complaint investigation using iron data mobile (idm) software, microsoft word and excel. Develops a detailed summary of observations and findings during an inspection, including observed deficiencies and demonstration of supporting evidence for potential violations.
• 15% - provides compliance assistance to the regulated community and the public. Answers technical questions concerning the requirements of tahpa and neshap. Provides printed outreach materials and engages in public speaking assignments as needed. Review technical/inspection reports submitted by the regulated community.
• 5% - performs lead compliance inspections based on notification or complaints received from the public. Creates inspection reports after the completion of investigation using iron data mobile (idm) software. Develops a detailed summary of observations and findings during an inspection, including observed deficiencies and demonstration of supporting evidence for potential violations. Review records and ensure that the regulated community is in compliance with the relevant regulations.
• 5% - attends meetings, training and conferences as needed. Attends and testifies at administrative hearings as needed. Maintains required accreditations and fulfills epa training requirements by attending initial and annual asbestos courses in the appropriate discipline(s).
• 5% - prepares weekly activity reports, prepares travel requests, travel vouchers, and performs other administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Proctors state exams for licensure as needed.
• 5% - performs other duties as assigned (marginal functions). Assists with responding to public health needs, including but not limited to, emergency relief duties because of disease outbreak, environmental and…