Safety and Asbestos Specialist

JobID: 13429

Position Type:

CLERICAL/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Date Posted:

7/22/2025

Location:

Central Office

Safety Asbestos Specialist Key Qualifications:

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Environmental Science

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Construction

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Project Management

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Asbestos

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Safety

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Relevant certifications related to these fields

Job Title: Safety Asbestos Specialist

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources

Board Approved Date:

Pay Grade Range: SU104Summary: Assumes total responsibility for the asbestos abatement program for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Assume responsibility for safety and safety education for the well being of all persons in East Baton Rouge Parish School System facilities. Keep the District in compliance with all Parish, State and Federal law, ordinances, and regulations regarding safety and environment, especially Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Act as liaison between the Environmental Services Provider, the Program Management Group and Maintenance Services Provider for daily operations of the department.

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Work closely with all governmental agencies to ensure that the School System is in compliance with all laws and regulations regarding asbestos abatement and safety.

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Ensures that all Asbestos Management Plans are up to date and copies are available at each facility.

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Ensure that all Six-Month and Three-Year Asbestos Inspections are performed according to law and properly documented.

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In association with the Environmental Services Provider, develop bid specifications and documents in accordance with State Bid Laws for all abatement projects.

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Provide adequate surveillance and inspection on all asbestos abatement and safety projects to ensure compliance with the specifications for the execution of the work.

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Resolves issues and complaints associated with asbestos, mold remediation, lead based paint abatement.

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Applies for and maintains permits for waste water and grease traps at district facilities.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:

Must have completed all the courses and training and possess a current license in the State of Louisiana for Asbestos Abatement Program within a School Setting. Must have completed all courses In Applied Microbial Remediation for a Technician. Must be an active member of the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association. Must have taken Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality training and experience in mold remediation.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in safety and asbestos supervision. Twelve (12) years of practical experience in safety and asbestos supervision may be used in lieu of a degree and experience.

Work Environment Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Conduct:

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Verifient Link

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.