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WAGE: $31.75- DOQ DEPARTMENT: Weber-Morgan Health Department PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time; Grant Funded BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

OVERVIEW :

The Weber-Morgan Health Department is seeking a Program Manager to manage a HUD Healthy Homes Grant Program. The program's mission is to identify and remediate housing-related health and safety hazards in privately owned low-income rental or owner-occupied housing units, especially in units where families with children, older adults, or families with persons with disabilities reside.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Weber-Morgan Health Department, performs complex technical duties including a healthy home hazard risk assessment and remediation including radon and lead testing, hazard inspections, code compliance, risk assessment, documentation and reporting, compliance monitoring, and education to ensure public safety and health.

NOTE:

This position is grant-funded through July 2027. Continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the period of the grant funding. A background check is required for this position.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES :

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)

Manages, supervises, coordinates and evaluates activities within the Healthy Homes grant program. This position is responsible for coordinating bidding contracts and issuing Notice to Proceed, preparing contracts between contractors and the Weber-Morgan Health Department; monitoring contracts for compliance; being responsible for all activities in the work plan; and preparing reports to HUD.

Conduct Health Homes inspections in residential, commercial, and public buildings to identify and assess the presence of lead-based paint or other lead hazards. This includes visually inspecting surfaces, collecting samples for laboratory analysis, and using specialized testing equipment.

Determine compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to lead-based paint hazards. Verify that buildings meet lead abatement and mitigation requirements outlined in relevant laws, ordinances, and standards.

Perform lead risk assessments to evaluate the potential for lead exposure and assess the severity of hazards. This involves considering factors such as deteriorating lead-based paint, lead dust, soil contamination, and other sources of lead contamination.

Prepare detailed risk assessment reports, and provide recommendations for lead hazard control and remediation. Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and communication with property owners or occupants.

Conduct follow-up inspections to ensure that identified lead hazards have been addressed and proper abatement or remediation measures have been implemented. Monitor ongoing compliance with lead safety regulations and guidelines.

Provide educational materials and guidance to property owners, tenants, contractors, and the public regarding the risks associated with lead exposure, lead-sa fe work practices, and available resources for lead hazard control.

Collaborate with other county departments, such as public health, environmental, or housing agencies, to coordinate efforts related to lead inspection, abatement, and public awareness programs. Communicate effectively with property owners, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders to explain findings, regulations, and required actions.

Identify and document violations of lead-related regulations and issue citations or other enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance. Work with relevant agencies to enforce legal and regulatory requirements related to lead hazards.

Stay updated on current knowledge, techniques, and regulations regarding lead inspections, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies through professional development and training opportunities.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of county-wide lead-based paint inspection programs, p olicies, and procedures. Provide input and recommendations for enhancing lead-based paint safety initiatives and addressing emerging issues related to lead hazards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU :

Education: Graduation with an Bachelor's Degree or higher or professional certification in construction management, construction technology, project estimation, general contractor, construction operations, or other accredited program.

AND

Experience: Two years of supervisory experience in areas related to the duties listed above of which one year was lead paint inspections & testing and code review

OR any relevant and equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to lead-based paint, radon, asbestos, and other hazards; working knowledge of safety regulations and guidelines; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of effective production schedules, project monitoring, finance management, working with vendors; professional communication skills such as correct spelling, and grammar.

Abilities: Ability to read and accurately interpret l ead-based paint and radon safety regulations and guidelines. Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments and organizations. Requires constant contact with the public presenting data that may influence important decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program applicants, building contractors, engineers, architects, and the general public; communicate both verbally and in writing.

YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Applicant must be certified as a lead abatement supervisor and lead inspector risk assessor or be capable of obtaining these certifications within 60 days of hire.

This position requires out of state travel for training once per year.

Must possess a valid Utah State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one before employment and have a good driving record. May be required to use their own vehicle for local travel, mileage reimbursement will be paid.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed both in field and office settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and/or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of elec