Director of Abatement, Office of Environmental Services

Title\: Director of Abatement, Office of Environmental Services

Department\: Office of Environmental Management and Services

Reports To\: Executive Director, Environmental Management and Services

Union\: Not Represented by a Union

Salary Range\: $93,322 - $121,556

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

With guidance from the Executive Director, leads in the planning and overseeing of various environmental programs at the District including but not limited to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Program, and Lead Based Paint Program. Reviews and monitors all work involved with federal, state and local regulations, to include District personnel and Contracted/Consultant workforce and ensures the District is in compliance with these regulations. Oversees and implements documentation preparation, duplication and dissemination. Supports the activities of Office of Environmental Management and Services (OEMS) staff in the pursuit of environmental program goals.

Reports to the Executive Director on the status of all environmental conditions, and field project coordination in relation to the abatement of asbestos materials and the stabilization of lead paint. Provides project management support for the Executive Director regarding asbestos abatement projects, as well as other specific environmental tasks present at various District properties. Ensures that a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program is instituted and maintained for all historical and currently collected data. Conducts regular visits to schools where environmental conditions are present or work is ongoing. Reports to the Executive Director and implements any corrective actions as necessary. Ensures that the AHERA records are maintained appropriately, specifically responsible for the documentation of the repair and removal of asbestos materials.

Essential Functions

• Manages the contracts and consulting firms and/or School District personnel who perform environmental support in schools and other District properties.

• Oversees and develops reports and ensures that updated data are disseminated to every school/facility.

• Writes and disseminates communications/letters to each school when needed.

• Assists with development and scheduling of training for all School District of Philadelphia maintenance, facilities management, and cleaning personnel.

• Provides support for management of District staff/personnel within OEMS including participating in annual reviews.

• Reviews and provides input on District policies and procedures regarding OEMS work streams.

• Coordinates and provides required support to other departments within Operations at the District, including but not limited to both Maintenance and Facilities.

• Supports the Executive Director as needed including the management of OEMS team members.

• Provides review of contracts and billing to insure that work is being performed within appropriately allocated funding.

• Creates and maintains project management workflows for various programs throughout the OEMS department.