Job Description

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America's fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management is seeking an Environmental Engineer.

Summary

Under General Supervision, is responsible for the overall environmental compliance for the Philadelphia Housing Authority by Appling for and obtaining HUD environmental reviews, in regards but not limited to CFR 24 part 50 and 58. Targeting, abating and monitoring health, safety and building deficiencies that may contribute to environmental hazards that include, but are not limited to; mold, lead, asbestos, biohazards and extermination. Leads the inspection and abatement of residential environmental issues, and special environmental projects such as, remediation and mitigation of ecological contamination, and environmental restoration .

Annual Salary: $65,700.00 - $83,800.00. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ensures compliance with HUD CFR part 50 and 58 and all associated regulations for all existing and future projects.
• Inspects PHA units with environmental concerns; analyzes problems and prepares condition reports.
• Designs and coordinates the implementation of remediation solutions; monitors and manages completion of environmental and extermination service orders.
• Leads the inspection and abatement of residential environmental issues, including asbestos, lead paint, mold, hazardous materials, hazardous materials, pests, and biological contamination.
• Leads environmental abatement projects such as remediation and mitigation of ecological contamination, and environmental restoration, including problems with asbestos and mold; designs solutions and manages PHA staff and contractors to resolve problems.
• Leads in the removal of bio hazardous waste such as; blood matter, human and animal remains, sanitary waste, etc., from PHA properties.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections to identify deficiencies and comply with HUD Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) reporting requirements.
• Prepares capital needs evaluations to identify housing site deficiencies and develops funding plan estimates required to resolve issues.
• Inspects new construction and major renovation projects for PHA buildings.
• Prepares permit applications for regional regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that established environmental code standards are met and/or exceeded.
• Serves as a consultant and advisor to PHA employees, residents and contractors rehabbing properties.
• Fills out applications and get approvals for HUD and other regulatory clearances
• Fills out applications and get approvals for State Historic Preservation Office, Federal Historic preservation and Philadelphia Historic regulatory clearances
• Develops policies, technical reports, environmental surveys and assessments and training modules to educate and notify PHA staff and tenants.
• Reviews terms and conditions of contracts, and reviews and processes invoices and payments.
• Reviews technical documents, and approves payment of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Reviews contracts, records, and database; and assures the accuracy of the information; compiles information and prepares reports.
• Assigns and reviews work of assigned staff; meets regularly with staff and contractors to discuss and resolve technical issues, priorities, problems, and workload.
• Stays abreast of trends and innovations in environmental contamination issues and policies.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Skills, knowledge, abilities)

• HUD CFR 24 Part 50 and 58 knowledge
• State Historic Preservation Office
• Federal and Philadelphia Historic Registry
• Federal, Commonwealth, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental health and safety, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA), and Code of Federal Regulations.
• Techniques for investigating environmental safety problems and conditions.
• Guidelines used in environmental quality controls.
• Public health and safety protocols and regional environmental protection issues.
• Principles and practices of government project, contract, and budget management.
• Federal and Commonwealth environmental project record keeping and technical reporting principles and procedures.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management.
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient facilities management techniques.
• Answering questions, advising staff, and assisting with mediation of environmental problems.
• Reviewing procurement contracts, and assuring compliance with Commonwealth, Federal, and HUD contracting and operational regulations.
• Reviewing and verifying contracts and technical documents.
• Interpreting and applying Commonwealth and Federal contracting rules and regulations.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Certifications, Licenses required

• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with Pennsylvania State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, or a Master's Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, or a related field is desirable.

Minimum education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, or a related field; AND

Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in public sector environmental engineering; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Jobs Board at

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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