BD Analyst Building and Environmental Scientist (2 positions)

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: BD ANALYST BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: AUX 12 DUTY DAYS: 260 DATE REVISED: 11/11/2025 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS

POSITION

IS

BOND

FUNDED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or sixty (60) college or university completed hours in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, Safety Engineering, or related field is required. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, Safety Engineering, or related field is preferred. Three (3) years of related experience performing and managing onsite field evaluations, testing, and inspections for indoor air quality (IAQ) asbestos and mold is required. This position requires a valid current TXDSHS Asbestos Management Planner license and a valid current TDLR Mold Consultant license or ability to obtain a license within (1) one year of hire date. Incumbents must maintain all required and necessary license(s) and certification(s) to perform duties to include a TDLR Mold Consultant license and TXDSHS Asbestos Management Planner license. Incumbent must be able to pass medical exams as required by the TXDSHS Asbestos Management Planner Licensure regulations and have the ability to wear a respirator. These licenses are required to be in the possession of the inspector while conducting inspections. A valid Texas Driver's License is required and must be in possession at all times when operating an AISD vehicle. Incumbent may also be required to work overtime or on an "on call" basis evenings and weekends to address issues expediently. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position performs complex indoor environmental quality-related work activities and provides high-level expertise and technical support for Austin ISD. The incumbent must be able to perform problem analysis and be able to coordinate numerous projects simultaneously that require a great amount of detailed information. This position requires that the incumbent have excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage time and resources effectively and efficiently. The position will require the development of written documents. Incumbent must be skilled in the use of a personal computer and software applications, specifically proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office suite programs and Verdant Web Technologies. The incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as knowledge of basic mathematics. This position will work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of pertinent District, local, state, and federal compliance regulations that pertain to buildings and employee working environments is highly desirable. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This position is primarily responsible for performing activities that support indoor air quality, including testing, remediation, abatement, and IAQ management. Incumbent will update IAQ Management Plans for the District. Incumbent will conduct ongoing asbestos semi-annual inspections and three (3) re-inspections as mandated by the U.S. EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules in all the District's schools and Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules tasks as assigned and directed. This position is key to ensure safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assess

environmental

conditions

in

AISD

schools

and

facilities

by

sampling

or

measuring

air,

building

materials,

and

noise. Investigate indoor air quality complaints and related building systems for prevention or correction of building indoor air quality concerns.

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

Implement

policies

and

procedures

regarding

Environmental

Compliance,

Indoor

Environmental

Quality,

Mold

Related Activities.

Manage

projects

related

to

Mold

Projects

and

Indoor

Air

Quality

(i.e.,

Carbon

Dioxide

Detection,

Carbon

Monoxide Detection, Humidity and Temperature).

Ensure

compliance

with

the

Environmental

Protection

Agency,

Occupational

Safety

&

Health

Administration,

Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Department of Licensing & Registration.

Assist

in

the

development

of

a

system

of

identification,

evaluation

and

ranking

of

Environmental

related

hazards

to

ensure resources can be appropriately applied to address high priority issues.

Inspect

and

plan

operations

regarding

updating

of

Asbestos

Management

Plans

as

required

by

the

Environmental Protection Agency according to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.

Assist

in

coordination

for

hazardous

chemical

inspection,

storage

and

disposal

according

to

regulatory

agency

compliance.

Assist

with

the

Medical

Surveillance

program

as

mandated

by

Federal

and

State

regulations.

Review

all

exam

results

for completeness and employee's ability to wear a respirator. Maintain all records pertaining to medical paperwork. Ensure participating employees are seen once per year.

Assist

with

the

Employee

Respiratory

Protection

Plan.

Ensure

all

participating

employees

have

initial

respirator

training

and annual refresher.

Assist

with

training

and

certification

training

programs,

including

Mold

Assessment

Consultants

Initial

and

Annual refreshers and both Asbestos Inspector and Management Planners initial and refreshers as required by State and Federal regulations.

Assist

in

the

environmental

licensing

program

for

AISD

as

required

by

local,

state,

and

federal

regulations.

Coordinate

all required documentation for obtaining or renewing an individual State license. Processes the necessary documents for payments through TDSHS and TDLR.

Perform

(AHERA)

Asbestos

Hazard

Emergency

Response

Act

and

(NESHAP)

National

Emission

Standards

for

Hazardous

Air Pollutants, inspections in all District schools and support facilities as assigned by supervisor. Prepare and document inspection records for AHERA compliance periodic inspections.

Validate

asbestos

inspector's

inspection

reports

for

completeness,

accuracy,

and

compliance.

Assess

lab

results,

inspections,

and

document

results

as

per

District

guidelines.

Complete

TMARR

mold

assessment

in

all

District

facilities

and

campuses.

Update

asbestos

management

plans

as

mandated

by

AHERA.

Prepare

collected

samples

and

documents

on

required

forms.

Distribute

as

needed

to

the

appropriate

end

user.

Review,

maintain,

and

update

activity

records

and

work

orders

for

management

plans,

O

&

M,

and

remediation

reports. Interfaces with state inspectors and other vendors. Ensures compliance with all state, federal and district regulations.

Manage,

train,

and

supervise

on

a

limited

basis

all

District

licensed

Asbestos

Inspectors

from

the

AISD

B/O

department.

Receive

and

complete

work

orders.

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

Respond

to

emergency

calls

as

needed.

Inspect

jobs

upon

completion

and

ensure

areas

are

clean

and

excess

materials

are

removed

as

needed.

Maintain

inventory

of

district-owned

tools,

equipment,

and

materials.

Work

with

building

principals

and

supervisors

to

schedule

and

complete

projects.

Perform

preventive

maintenance

on

tools

and

equipment

and

ensure

that

equipment

is

in

safe

operating

condition.

Follow

established

safety

procedures

and

techniques

to

perform

job

duties

including

lifting

and

climbing.

Operate

tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

Correct

unsafe

conditions

in

the

work

area

and

promptly

report

any

conditions

that

are

not

immediately

correctable

to

the supervisor.

Follow

established

procedures

for

locking,

checking,

and

safeguarding

facilities.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance for this position is required. Tools/Equipment Used: Standard environment building equipment including hand powered tools and equipment and devices used for collecting samples. and measuring instruments; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the appropriate supervisor of the department. This position manages the staff of Building Operator Asbestos Inspectors on a limited basis. Incumbent provides normal consultations with Trade Managers and Regional

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisors, and periodic consultations with contractors and school principals may be required. The incumbent will have personal contacts with other Austin ISD Departments and employees. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or

local

laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

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