Coordinator 2, Indoor Air Quality

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

5d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Coordinator 2 of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is responsible for the management of a comprehensive indoor air quality program across all facilities in the district. This role ensures a healthy, safe, and compliant environment for students, staff, and visitors through proactive monitoring, investigation, remediation, and reporting of IAQ conditions. The Coordinator serves as the district's subject matter expert on IAQ and environmental comfort and works in close coordination with maintenance, custodial, health services, and construction teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a related field.
Environmental related training required to obtain necessary licenses to perform associated tasks.
5+ years in environmental related discipline
Ability to direct and implement state of the art practices and procedures relevant to industry standards
Expertise in IAQ investigation techniques, instrumentation, sampling, and remediation.
Ability to develop cost estimates per a specific scope of work
Ability to communicate effectively in written form with all levels of management both internal and external to the district
Literacy in SAP and PeopleSoft, as well as competence in other computer software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Ability to address employee issues and interpret Board policies and procedures
Ability to organize and oversee daily activities of multifaceted department

Nice To Haves

Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
EPA Asbestos, Mold, or Lead certifications
HVAC, building systems, or energy management credentials (e.g., CEM, LEED)

Responsibilities

Implements the district-wide IAQ Management Plan in alignment with EPA “Tools for Schools” and other regulatory frameworks.
Leads the district's efforts in identifying, monitoring, and resolving IAQ concerns, including temperature, humidity, ventilation, odors, mold, carbon dioxide, and airborne contaminants.
Establishes procedures for responding to IAQ complaints, including investigation, data collection, communication, and remediation oversight.
Conducts or coordinates IAQ assessments, HVAC inspections, and environmental sampling using calibrated instrumentation and professional standards.
Maintains detailed records of complaints, investigations, findings, and corrective actions.
Analyzes trends in IAQ data to proactively address systemic issues and improve indoor environmental quality.
Serves as the primary point of contact for IAQ issues district-wide.
Works collaboratively with Maintenance & Repairs, Building Services, Health Services, Risk Management, and school administrators to investigate and address IAQ concerns.
Communicates findings and recommended actions clearly to school stakeholders, including staff, as appropriate.
Ensures compliance with EPA, ASHRAE, and state/local health department regulations related to indoor air quality.
Performs other duties as assigned.