LHR (Lead Hazard Reduction) Program Coordinator

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County • Athens, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and oversee the daily implementation, administration, compliance, and operations of the county’s Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building (LHRCB) Program and any future Lead Hazard or Healthy Homes funding and other related programs. This position serves as the primary internal coordinator for the LHRCB Program and works collaboratively with various ACCGov departments, public health agencies, contractors, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, housing partners, and community stakeholders to implement lead hazard reduction and healthy housing initiatives throughout Athens-Clarke County. This position is grant-funded. When requirements include vehicle operation, is responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCGov safe driving policy. May be required to attend local, state, and out-of-state HUD trainings and conferences. May be required to attend evening or weekend trainings, community meetings or outreach events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Public Health, Business Administration, Housing Development, Community Development, Construction Management, Social Work, Housing Management and Policy, or related field with four (4) years of progressively responsible experience coordinating housing, community development, public health, grant-funded, lead hazard reduction, healthy homes, affordable housing, rehabilitation, or related programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Two years supervisory experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing federally funded programs and working with HUD-funded programs including Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program, Healthy Homes, HOME, CDBG, or related federal grant programs preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates and oversees the daily operations and implementation of the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program and future Lead Hazard and related programs.
• Monitors program activities to ensure compliance with HUD regulations, grant agreements, timelines, production benchmarks, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Develops and maintains detailed program policies, procedures, workflows, implementation plans, and tracking systems.
• Coordinates assigned staff, consultants, contractors, and partner agencies involved in lead hazard reduction and healthy housing activities.
• Defines and tracks key program metrics, outputs, outcomes, and performance measures related to lead hazard reduction and healthy homes activities.
• Coordinates outreach, intake, enrollment, contractor training, inspection coordination, and rehabilitation-related activities to ensure timely completion of program objectives.
• Leads the development and implementation of outreach and community engagement strategies designed to increase awareness of lead hazards, healthy homes principles, and available program services.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers, public health agencies, school systems, nonprofit organizations, housing partners, and other stakeholders to establish referral systems and collaborative partnerships.
• Maintains accurate records and databases related to program participants, outreach activities, contractor capacity-building efforts, inspections, remediation activities, and grant expenditures.
• Oversees procurement activities including drafting requests for proposals (RFPs), coordinating procurement processes, reviewing submissions, and maintaining procurement documentation.
• Responsible for overseeing and supervising the submission of required HUD reports and grant documentation, including but not limited to quarterly reports, FFATA reporting, performance measures, budget tracking, environmental review coordination, and grant closeout documentation.
• Coordinates contractor capacity-building activities including identifying and scheduling lead- safe training opportunities and supporting workforce development efforts.
• Prepares reports, presentations, agenda items, correspondence, and briefing materials for ACCGov leadership, HUD representatives, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Initiates strategic planning and sustainability efforts related to future lead hazard reduction and healthy homes funding opportunities.
• Maintains professional knowledge of program responsibilities, federal regulations, lead hazard reduction strategies, and healthy homes best practices.
• Responds to inquiries from residents, contractors, partner agencies, elected officials, and the public regarding program activities and services.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
• CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
• PAY GRADE: 120
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager