Senior Lead Remediation Program Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of assigned Administrator to supervise staff on 
assigned work activities, and addresses personnel issues including staffing estimations, interviewing, hiring, and 
training of staff. Manages and participates in client intake, lead inspections, healthy homes assessments, and 
outreach/ education activities. Manages the administration of the Lead Remediation Program Grant by 
coordinating with outside contractors, internal departments and sub-grantees to ensure compliance with policy 
guidance issued by HUD. Ensures the proper management of federal grant awards. Designs and monitors 
projects for compliance with building and safety codes, environmental review processes, EPA, HUD, State and 
local regulations. Assists in the preparation of grant applications by providing program information and 
projections necessary for new Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant opportunities. Conducts meetings 
to discuss project requirements and scope of work with collaborating departments and community 
organizations. Oversees project bid process, including reviewing bids and making recommendations for award 
selection. Confers with consultants and contractors to provide direction and resolve problems. Prepares, 
reviews, and submits progress plans, reports, project reviews and cost estimates to management and HUD. 
Routinely drives to various sites to conduct random site visits to ensure contractor quality of work and 
compliance with HUD, EPA, state and local regulations. Negotiates consulting fees and prepares contracts for 
sub grantee agreements according to project scope, period of perforn1ance and budget. Reviews all pay requests 
for contractors and consultants. Attends mandatory HUD Conferences and trainings.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing 
with management, staff, contractors, city and state officials, local agencies, and the general public. Requires the 
use of general office equipment such as computer, copier, fax machine, and telephone. Requires the ability to 
traverse on uneven ground to make inspections or visit construction sites. Requires the ability to operate an 
automobile to attend meetings and inspect work sites across the City.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed indoors in an office environment. 
Works in outside weather conditions to perform on site construction inspections. Must be able to operate an 
automobile. May be exposed to changing weather conditions, fumes, and the odors when performing outside 
duties and functions. May be exposed to lead.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field 
and seven (7) years of experience in lead remediation with five (5) of the six years in a supervisory capacity; or 
any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must 
possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and 
maintain a State of Tennessee Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor, Project Designer, and Contractor/Supervisor 
certification

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. 
 
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