Asbestos, Lead & HazCom Program Coordinator

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Functional Title: Asbestos, Lead & HazCom Program Coordinator
Job Title: Environmental Protect Spcl IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Environmental
Posting Number: 22557
Closing Date: 11/10/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $4,801.16 - $7,761.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 8056,8831,180X,1S0X1,3E9X1,43EX,43HX,4B0X1,4E0X1,680X,92W,AG,MSSR,MST,OAP14,OAR15

Brief Job Description:

Serves as the Program Coordinator for the Asbestos, Lead-based Paint, and HazCom Program in the Asbestos, Lead and HazCom Operations (ALHO) Branch of the Environmental Health Section. Performs advanced (senior-level) environmental health work in providing advanced oversight, consultative services, and technical assistance in planning, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and work plans for the Asbestos, Lead-based Paint and HazCom Regulatory Programs. These include programs authorized under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act (TAHPA), National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), the Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Texas Lead-based Paint Abatement Act, and the Texas Hazard Communication Act (THCA). Provides oversight and coordination of program activities and interactions within the department, with State and Federal agencies, and with other key stakeholder organizations. Serves as agency’s technical asbestos, lead-based paint, and hazard communication expert in providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff; local, state and federal agencies; the legislature; media; industry groups; and the general public. Reviews and analyzes the impact of proposed legislation and directs the preparation and implantation of related legislation, rulemaking and grants. Performs technical and quality control review of asbestos, lead and HazCom investigations, with a focus on complex and high-priority investigations. Coordinates and oversees development and implementation of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asbestos and lead grants, serves as the EPA-designated Quality Assurance Manager, and develops and maintains the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and Quality Management Plan (QMP). Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager to meet the needs of the ALHO Branch and the Environmental Health Section. Duties also include participating in emergency response training and actively participating and/or serving in a support role on occasions to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

40% Program Oversight, Coordination, and Policy Development - Serves as the Programs Coordinator for the Asbestos, Lead-based Paint and HazCom program by overseeing the monitoring of environmental health programs authorized under applicable state and federal regulations. Assigns workloads to program specialists, balances assignments, and monitors work performance. Coordinates the program’s regulatory activities within the department, with State and Federal agencies (particularly the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency), and with other key stakeholder organizations. Coordinates with Inspections, Licensing, and Compliance Units program staff to review operational processes and procedures. Identify problems and implement solutions as needed to ensure that program regulations are implemented effectively. Develops and implements program policies, procedures, clarification, and work plans to improve program outcome.

20% Technical Consultation, Legislation, Public Relations and Rulemaking - Assists the Rule Coordinator in developing the asbestos, lead and HazCom program rule packages and collaborates with legal counsel, program staff, and stakeholders to develop rule language. Serves as the agency’s technical expert in responding to legislative, media, agency and citizen group questions and concerns regarding asbestos, lead-based paint, and hazard communication issues. Reviews and analyzes the impact of proposed legislation affecting asbestos, lead-based paint, hazard communication and environmental hazard programs by handling special legislative assignments and providing bill summaries, fiscal notes, and additional information as needed. Serves as the technical expert to provide consultation, regulatory interpretations, and resource materials to license holders, staff and the public. Establishes criteria for prioritizing and implementing the investigation response to public complaints, and coordinates with Inspection Unit staff to ensure all complaints are investigated and resolved. Develops and coordinates program-specific training modules for inspectors and field enforcement staff and reviews and evaluates training providers' course manuals to ensure regulatory compliance. Coordinates or directly prepares technical papers, outreach materials, and guidance documents and performs public speaking to professional and citizen groups.

20% Inspection Review, Evidence Evaluation, and Enforcement - Performs comprehensive technical and quality control review of complex inspection and compliant investigation reports conducted under the federal asbestos regulations, and state asbestos, lead HazCom regulations. Including evaluation of the report content, evidence development, documentation, and laboratory results using logic pathways to ensure fair, uniform, and equitable compliance statewide. Reviews and finalizes inspection findings to determine when violations warrant referral for escalated enforcement, and utilizes the Versa Regulatory (VR) system, Microsoft Word, and Excel to document activities, prepare summaries, and present cases to the Compliance Review Committee (CRC). Provides regulatory interpretations and guidance throughout the enforcement process, including participating in informal conferences, monitoring case resolutions, and coordinating follow-up compliance inspections. May assist in conducting joint inspections during special assignments and escalated enforcement cases. May be called upon as a technical expert witness to provide testimony legal case. Consults with Inspection and Compliance Unit staff to ensure the regulatory program is applied fairly and consistently statewide. May also assist in reviewing inspection report for other regulated programs as necessary to meet the needs of the Environmental Section.

15% Grant Management and Quality Assurance Oversight - Serves as Quality Assurance Manager for the NESHAP grant and leads the annual update of the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and the Quality Management Plan (QMP). Serves as the Project Manager for the Lead Grant. Works with the Grants Coordinator to oversee the development of annual federal EPA NESHAP and AHERA grants and the administration of federal lead grant requirements, and submit all required quarterly, semi-annual, and annual report.

5% Emergency Response and Group Support - Completes other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• methods and standards for preparing policy and procedure documents;
• local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program areas;
• the principles and practices of asbestos sampling, identification, fiber control, abatement, and air-monitoring.
• technical aspects of occupational health or industrial hygiene as related to the prevention of occupational and environmental diseases through identification, evaluation, and control of asbestos health hazards.
• investigation and audit procedures, evidence development and general legal proceedings.

Skill in:

• applying various elements of scientific knowledge to resolve complex issues involving environmental and consumer safety regulatory programs;
• preparing, monitoring, or reviewing technical inspection, audit, research or other reports to determine project status or compliance with regulations;
• technical writing, verbal communication, and public speaking, including demonstrated skill in explaining highly technical information at an appropriate level for various types of audiences;
• various computer applications and related software, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Ability to:

• accurately interpret regulatory statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to respond to internal and external inquiries and to determine the compliance status of licensees and regulated entities;
• analyze data to devise solutions to complex problems and develop technical reports;
• communicate technical details professionally and diplomatically in adverse situations with all levels of government and industry;
• exercise extensive latitude to prioritize workloads, implement and manage program goals, and coordinate and oversee the work activities of staff;
• travel (in-state and out-of-state) to attend and conduct technical training, outreach, field inspections, and evaluations of field staff while meeting the physical demands of climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and accessing attics or crawlspaces;
• adhere to division and agency policies and procedures.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Must possess a valid Class C Texas driver’s license, or equivalent license from another state.

Accreditation as an Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer and Contractor/Supervisor preferred.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Education:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in physical or natural science, architecture, or engineering from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Accreditation as an Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer and Contractor/Supervisor preferred.

Experience:

• Experience performing regulatory activities, such as preparing, monitoring, or reviewing technical inspection and audit reports to determine compliance with regulations.
• Experience developing and interpreting regulatory statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Experience preparing professional level technical reports, memos, publications, and forms.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing the work activities between teams, groups or units to complete projects.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Additional Information:

1. Applicants who fail to follow the written instructions in completing the State of Texas Employment Application may be disqualified.
2. PLEASE NOTE: Your application must demonstrate how you meet the initial selection criteria.
3. Applicants selected for an interview may be required to complete a proficiency/skills test at the time of the interview (e.g. Excel or writing).
4. This position is based in Austin and requires return reporting to the physical office.
5. This position may require overtime, extended hours, and/or hours outside of the normal 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday schedule.
6. Consideration will also be given to known past job performance, if applicable, and prior work history.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at .

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form