Lead Abatement Program Manager - City of Lewiston

Start Date: June 13, 2025 | End Date: July 15, 2025
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Other
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Accepting applications for LEAD ABATEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER. Applications available from the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Department:    Economic & Community Development

                                                Division:          Lead Hazard Reduction Grant

                                                Barg. Unit:       Non-Union

Status:             Full Time, Exempt (37.5 hours/week)

            Grant Funded, multi-year temporary position

Schedule:        Mon.-Thurs. (follows current City Hall staff schedule)

Salary:             $56,413.50 – $61,249.50 annual

SUMMARY: The Lead Abatement Program Manager is a skilled and flexible project manager needed to oversee and coordinate this public health program. This includes responsibility for the start-to-completion management of the grant program for homeowners, tenants, building owners, project partners, contractors, City staff and government funding agencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree and two (2) years construction management, project management and/or public administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individuals with experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply: housing renovation, contracting, bid processing, federal reporting, or office administration. Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license and reliable means of transportation. Maine Lead Inspector and Lead Supervisor certifications are required but may be attained post-hire with grant funds. Experience with and knowledge of residential rehabilitation, project management and federal government grants is desired.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Oversee and facilitate all aspects of the grant program. Coordinate field activities to ensure that goals and objectives of the project follow grant timelines. Oversee contractors, including bid process, contract negotiation, monitoring progress and performance. Provides leadership and direction to program staff, applicants, partners to meet program objectives and adhere to state and federal guidelines. Manage contract budget, process payments, and troubleshoot challenges in program delivery. Collect data, maintain project statistics and create/interpret analytical reports. Maintain effective tracking records for federal reporting and monitoring grant performance. Strive to achieve effective, cost-efficient and regulatory compliant hazard control strategies. Plan and execute work to meet deadlines, work within budget constraints, and maintain policies and regulations. Attend mandatory grant training, requiring some out-of-state travel. Perform other duties as assigned.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application, cover letter and complete resume via email, fax or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Departments > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard.

Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled.  Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.