Lead Risk Assessor - Mississippi

Responsibilities

• Conduct lead-based paint risk assessments in accordance with HUD, EPA, and Mississippi requirements.
• Perform residential and commercial property inspections.
• Identify and document environmental hazards and risk conditions.
• Complete electronic inspection reports, photographs, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, tenants, contractors, and government representatives.
• Serve as a field lead and provide guidance to other inspectors when assigned.
• Maintain quality standards and meet project deadlines.
• Travel throughout Mississippi as required.

Required Qualifications

• Active Mississippi Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor License issued by MSDH.
• EPA-accredited Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor training certification.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience conducting lead-based paint, environmental, housing, construction, or property inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Proficiency with tablets, mobile applications, and web-based reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mississippi Lead Inspector License.
• HUD Lead Hazard Control Program experience.
• Healthy Homes Program experience.
• CDBG-DR, FEMA, or disaster recovery experience.
• Residential construction, code inspection, or insurance adjusting experience.
• Additional state lead-based paint certifications or licenses.
• Veteran status encouraged.

Compensation

• Paid on a per-inspection basis.
• Rates vary by project scope and travel requirements.
• Opportunities for increased workload during disaster recovery and housing program deployments.