Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Program Manager (TASS II)
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Lead Hazard Reduction (LHR) Program Manager (TASS II)
Salary
$49,982.40 - $99,985.60 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Temporary Special Service Staff
Job Number
202404HRD929102MGH5
Department
Housing & Revitalization
Opening Date
06/20/2025
Bargaining Unit
9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt
Description
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Description
The LHR Program Manager (PM) is a position funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH). The LHR PM is a supervisory position that reports to the HUD Lead Project Director. The PM is responsible for the administration and management of a Lead Hazard Reduction grant and the staff assigned. The PM may oversee the entire Lead Hazard Reduction Grant process, from intake, to unit production, up-to grant closeout. The PM will also be responsible for financial recordkeeping, auditing, reporting and training. The PM is responsible for successfully accomplishing grant performance benchmarks, goals, and objectives.
Examples of Duties
Intake
-Provide on-going supervision, support and training to Underwriters (UW)
-Review application file and verify HUD income calculations ahead of conditional approval to confirm program eligibility
-Assist with application intake and pre-cons, as needed
-Review relocation requests, to ensure they meet policy requirements
Construction
-Provide on-going supervision, support and training to Housing Compliance Inspectors (HCI)
-Order new LIRA/EBLL/radon investigations and monitor firm capacity and spending
-Review all LIRA/EBLL/radon investigations for compliance
-Assign new units to HCI's based on caseload and language needs
-Review unit production progress (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to ensure on target to meet goals
-Review and approve Initial Cost Estimates (ICE), Healthy Homes (HH) Assessments, Notice of Awards, Exceeds, Construction Schedules, etc.
-Ensure repair cost are reasonable, allowable and eligible based on funding sources
-Complete feasibility, ICE, final and complaint inspections
-Audit projects under construction, capture progress photos and complete field monitoring
-Track and evaluate contractor performance
-Assign contractors for bid walk-throughs and facilitate bid openings
Finance
-Review and approve payments for environmental services, construction and other payments related to grant administration
Prepare and process payments, as needed
-Track all grant expenditures in real time
-Review and prepare voucher draw submissions
Supervision
-Work with staff to develop annual goals
-Review and approve time in UltiPro
-Meet with staff regularly to provide program updates and discuss issues/questions
-Encourage professional development and team building
-Investigate all complaints and document investigative process, findings and resolutions
-Audit project files routinely
Reporting/Other Administrative Duties
-Work with funders to ensure compliance with requirements
-Prepare reports on unit progress as requested
-Prepare presentations on program information as requested
-Respond to monitoring requests/findings in conjunction with PD
-Attend HUD workshops, trainings and seminars
-Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as needed
-Assist with training and preparation of travel documentation for staff
-Attend meetings/community events to provide program updates as requested
- Review new and existing contracts
Other duties as assigned.
The duties outlined in this document may change and evolve as management learns more about how to best structure the team and as requirements change.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, or related field.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Experience
Two (2) years of professional experience involving systematic review, analysis and evaluation of grants, grant eligibility, housing development/repair, and/or other financial data is preferred.
Skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people with varying backgrounds. Complete complex tasks that require close attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to manage time in order to meet deadlines. Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written.
License / Certificates
Per grant application requirement, must be able to obtain a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor and Lead Abatement Supervisor certification course and must have the resume to be approved for the State of Michigan third party exam.
Supplemental Information
WRITTEN TEST REQUIREMENTS
Applicants may be required to take written tests or perform work simulations to illustrate proficiency in skill sets specific to a particular technological application.
BACKGROUND AND OTHER CHECKS
Applicants may be subject to background, criminal, and credit checks.
IDENTIFICATION
Valid government issued identification will be required at time of hire.
Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees
The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION - Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION - You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE - Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION - Granted on the following basis:
Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned
Less than 6 months None
After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days
After 1 year An additional 5 days
2-5 years 10 days
6-7 years 11 days
8-9 years 12 days
10-12 years 13 days
15- years15- years
- PAID HOLIDAYS - Granted if paid for 600 straight time ho
