Asbestos Abatement Coordinator

This position is being contracted by Destination Enterprises on behalf of LAUSD

Duties:
9.1 Maintains open communication with central and regional existing departments in Facilities
(Maintenance & Operations, Project Execution, and Central Design Management Group) to provide
technical support related to asbestos and lead issues
9.2 Prepares site assessment (Phase 1), abatement design (Phase 2) to address the impact of
asbestos and lead-containing materials on construction projects
9.3 Reviews environmental consultants’ Phase 1, 2, and 3 (project monitoring) reports for accuracy

9.4 Surveys sites to recommend the best method to mitigate the abatement of asbestos and lead-
containing building materials

9.5 Prepares job estimates for project assessment, design and monitoring
9.6 Prepares reports describing inspection findings or results and impact to projects determined by
review of construction drawings
9.7 Plans the repair, removal, disposal or encapsulation of asbestos-containing building materials, and
abatement or in-place management of lead-based paint on structures and mechanical systems
9.8 Conducts environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with
applicable laws, project specifications, safety regulations and established work practices
9.9 Investigates accidents or incidents that occur on or near the school grounds during the
asbestos/lead related projects
9.10 Performs asbestos bulk sampling and lead wipe or paint chip sampling to investigate asbestos
release or elevated lead exposure to children
9.11 Reviews condition assessment reports of asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), address
damaged/friable ACBM and manage the processing of asbestos bulk sampling data and abatement
records
9.12 Update projects’ tracking sheets for progress status
9.13 Use Maximo to plan and track job progress and report actual labor charges
10. Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
10.1 Five (5) years full time paid professional construction experience on projects involving
environmental (asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring and abatement
OR
10.2 2 years full time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental
(asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement PLUS a Certification
from the State of CA as Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)
OR
10.3 Certification from the State of CA as Certified Asbestos Consultant
Required Certificates:
10.3 Possession of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), asbestos course certificates
(Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor and Project Designer)
10.4 Possession of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting
(RRP) Certification
10.5 Possession of CA Department of Health (CDPH) Lead certification (Inspector/Assessor/Project
Monitor)
Required Education:
10.6 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or any
related field
OR
10.7 Candidates without a degree must have additional years of experience to compensate for education
on a year-for-year basis