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Kenosha County Sheriff's Office · 1 month ago

HUD - Lead Project Coordinator

8600 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $87K/yr

1+ years exp

Kenosha County Sheriff's Department is seeking a HUD-Lead Project Coordinator to make a significant impact on community health and safety through a lead abatement program. The role involves coordinating operations, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and providing leadership to various stakeholders to eliminate childhood lead poisoning.

Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate all activities of the Live Lead Safe Program

Provide leadership and direction to program staff, property owners, lead abatement contractors and parents to achieve the goals and objectives of the project

Ensure development and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Monitor grant contract progress, outcomes, and objectives in order to successfully meet grant benchmarks

Monitor program budget and understand appropriate use of grant funds

Develop and maintain program policies and procedures

Work with the outreach team to develop and maintain marketing and social media presence within the community

Participate in the hiring process of program staff

Conduct annual performance evaluations for each team member

Collaborate with internal programs and external partners

Ensure projects remain on track and are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with all program, State, and HUD rules and regulations

Provide support to program staff and guidance to property owners, tenants, and contractors

Adhere and comply with policies and procedures of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information

Perform other work as required or assigned

Qualification

Lead abatement knowledgeSupervisory experienceProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteEnvironmental health knowledgeBilingual (English/Spanish)Diversity sensitivityProblem solvingVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in environmental health, engineering, public health, urban planning or a closely related field

1+ years of supervisory experience

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Access to a vehicle with active automobile insurance for use in the performance of the job (mileage reimbursement provided)

Certification as a State of Wisconsin Lead Risk Assessor, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire; must be maintained throughout employment

Certification as State of Wisconsin Lead Abatement Supervisor, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire; must be maintained throughout employment

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to communicate fluently with Spanish speaking clients is highly desirable

Experience with residential construction

Knowledge of lead-based paint hazard reduction activities and State of Wisconsin DHS 163 highly desirable

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Twelve Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement