Also called: Lead Inspector, Lead Poisoning Prevention Specialist
Inspects homes for lead paint and dust that can poison children.
Uses an X-ray fluorescence gun to test old window frames and walls in the home of a child with high blood lead, collects dust wipes, and writes a plan to fix the hazards.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus EPA-accredited lead inspector/risk assessor training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Health.
Growing about average. Steady; federal pipe and paint programs add work.
Low risk for 10 years. XRF guns and apps speed reporting; crawling through old homes testing paint and dust and explaining fixes stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Take an EPA-accredited lead inspector course (about 3 days), then apply to inspection firms First: EPA or state lead inspector course and exam
Classes: Chemistry, Construction CTE, Algebra, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4041.
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