LHR (Lead Hazard Reduction) Rehabilitation Specialist

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County seeks a Lead Hazard Reduction Program Coordinator to oversee lead-safe rehabilitation, contractor engagement, inspections, and regulatory compliance across projects in Athens‑Clarke County.

This grant-funded role requires coordinating multiple properties, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to HUD/EPA regulations, with strong emphasis on documentation and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of HUD, EPA, OSHA regulations related to lead hazard reduction.
• Proficiency in coordinating multiple projects and timelines, with attention to compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors lead-safe rehabilitation and hazard reduction activities.
• Develops scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates; coordinates with contractors.
• Maintains contractor compliance documentation and reporting for grant requirements.

Skills

Contractor management

Lead-safe practices

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Housing Development, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Health, Community Development, Building Sciences, or related field

Job description

REPORTS TO: Lead Hazard Reduction Program Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt – Administrative

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System – Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: 117

SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to support implementation of the County’s Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program through coordination and oversight of lead-safe rehabilitation, contractor engagement, inspection coordination, and compliance monitoring activities. This position assists with building local contractor capacity, coordinating rehabilitation and remediation activities, supporting compliance with lead-safe work practices, monitoring project progress, and ensuring adherence to applicable HUD, EPA, state, and local regulations.

This position works closely with contractors, inspectors, program staff, and community partners to support safe and effective lead hazard reduction activities throughout Athens-Clarke County.

This position is 100% grant funded.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Position eligible for hybrid remote work after completion of probationary period.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

May be required to attend evening or weekend meetings and trainings, community meetings and/or outreach events.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCGov safe driving policy.

Site visits to residential properties and construction locations required.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Housing Development, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Health, Community Development, Building Sciences, or related field with two (2) years of experience in housing rehabilitation, construction coordination, lead hazard control, environmental health, property inspections, contractor management, or related field required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess current lead hazard-related certifications including EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP), Lead Inspector, Risk Assessor, Lead Supervisor, or related certifications, or the ability to obtain required certifications within 120 days of hire.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coordinates and monitors lead-safe residential rehabilitation and hazard reduction activities for participating properties.
• Assists with development of scopes of work, project schedules, cost estimates, and contractor coordination activities.
• Coordinates communication between contractors, inspectors, residents, and program staff throughout project implementation.
• Monitors contractor performance and compliance with lead-safe work practices, HUD regulations, EPA requirements, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Participates in project inspections, site visits, desk monitoring, and documentation review activities.
• Assists with identifying, recruiting, and supporting local contractors interested in lead-safe work and certification opportunities.
• Coordinates contractor and workforce development training opportunities related to lead-safe practices and rehabilitation activities.
• Maintains records related to contractor compliance, inspections, rehabilitation progress, procurement activities, and project expenditures.
• Assists with procurement activities, bid coordination, contractor documentation review, and reimbursement request processing.
• Reviews project documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Tracks rehabilitation and remediation benchmarks and assists with reporting activities.
• Assists with resident communication regarding project schedules, temporary relocation coordination, and project completion activities.
• Supports development and implementation of program procedures related to rehabilitation and contractor compliance.
• Assists with maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies, and program resources related to lead-safe rehabilitation activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of housing rehabilitation, construction coordination, and lead-safe work practices.
• Knowledge of lead hazard reduction principles, healthy homes concepts, and environmental health practices.
• Knowledge of HUD, EPA, OSHA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to lead hazard reduction and housing rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of contractor management, procurement processes, and project monitoring practices.
• Ability to read and interpret scopes of work, contractor documentation, inspection reports, and project records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, inspectors, residents, and staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct site visits and monitor project activities.
• Ability to utilize computer software and technology applications necessary for project tracking and reporting.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments with limited supervision.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, calculators, and other office equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires ability to read a variety of reports, financial statements, balance sheets, reimbursement requests, vouchers, journal entry requests, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, schedules and graphs, tax reports, bank reconciliations, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgement in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including accounting terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages, and perform calculations involving variables, polynomials, etc.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment (e.g., computer, rulers, tape measure, calculator, etc.).

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using computers and other office equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computers, fax machines, and other office equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.