Project Manager, Environmental Health #2406-5546-02

Healthy Homes

Date Opened

Saturday, June 22, 2024 12:01 AM

Close Date

Wednesday, July 03, 2024 11:59 PM

Section

Public Health - Environmental Health

Salary

Within Local 3144 Range 10: $75,660 annualized (sal. effective 07/01/24)

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Introduction

Lead is a poisonous substance found in most homes in New Haven, especially those built before 1978. In fact, over 80% of New Haven homes are likely to contain lead. When exposed to lead, children or adults can have permanent and severe health problems.

The New Haven Health Department aims to help residents take simple steps to lower exposure to lead. Our goal is for the New Haven community to stay safe from lead poisoning.

In this assignment, the Healthy Homes Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of lead and healthy homes abatement and remediation activities in residential properties in the City of New Haven.

Primary responsibilities include:

overall project management of residential home hazard abatement projects, including completion of ensuring appropriate scopes of work are completed,
project bidding,
coordinating loan closings,
construction monitoring,
invoice processing,
ensuring hazard reduction is achieved in accordance with state and federal regulations,
meeting and exceeding established program goals and objectives.

Additional responsibilities include-

recruiting and retaining contractors;
marketing the program to the target population through direct outreach; and
participating in public speaking and media events
general budgeting, accounting, invoice, and disbursement functions in the administration of the grant program
establishing, maintaining, and implementing financial policies and procedures in accordance with City of New Haven policies and federal regulations.

This is a dynamic Public Health position which includes both office and field work.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is a responsible and professional position providing oversight and development of appropriate and effective project management procedures for projects administered by assigned department. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Primary responsibilities are accomplished through both direct project oversight and supervision of project staff. This position exercises a considerable amount of independent professional judgment. Work is reviewed through meetings and evaluation of results.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises project staff assigned to department or division. Supervisory duties include review of individual projects for timely and appropriate documentation and completion of project development and implementation of effective staff development and support.
Provides technical support to those seeking applicable assistance. Support duties include educating on department policies, procedures and/or other criteria as appropriate to ensure timely continuity and/or completion of project(s).
Meets regularly with others to insure open communication on shared project activities.
Works closely with organizations and stakeholders engaged in projects.
May be required to recommend allocation of funding for proposed projects.
Monitors and may be required authorize payments during projects.
Attends meetings and/or training sessions sponsored by professional organizations and government agencies to maintain up to date knowledge of funding sources, laws and regulations and projects requirements.
May be required to work closely with the Office of the Corporation Counsel to ensure that all projects meet legal and ethical standards.
Provides advice to the Director on issues related to project development as well as other issues of concern to assigned department.
Performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration or a related field* and at least two years of related experience* as a project manager of projects, including supervisory experience and fiscal management of allocated grant funding.

*Related field & experience: For this assignment, related fields of experience includes: Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Project Management, Environmental Policy & Regulations, Environmental Impact Assessment, Health Risk Assessment, Data Analysis & Research, Occupational Health & Safety.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

Some knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations grant funding requirements as they affect projects.
Some knowledge of various funding sources related to projects.
Some knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental and non-profit budgeting and accounting.
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise, support and develop the performance of other professional staff.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
Must possess computer literacy skills that include Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and email.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Special Fund hires into this class are not eligible to participate in the City Employees Retirement Fund, but shall have the option of participating in a 457 Plan administered by the City, with a City contribution match up to 3%. Employees will become 100% vested at three years.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list. A hiring decision may be made prior to the closing date of the job posting.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

Conclusion

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