Local recruitment: Program Coordinator - Lead and Water

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              Title:                               Program Coordinator – Lead and Water

                                                       $28.97 – $40.74 / Posted Thru:  6-18-23

Location:                       Remote/Virtual – Must Live in Michigan

Purpose:To serve as a Lead in Water Program Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Environmental Health, Lead Services Section (LSS). This individual will coordinate activities related to the MDHHS Residential Lead Hazard Control-Lead in Water Sampling Protocol, serve as the LSS Lead Action Level Exceedance and Community Lead Prevention Community project manager, develop and report LSS program activities via metrics reports, and serve as the point of contact for LSS regarding lead in water activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

MDHHS Residential Lead in Water Sampling Protocol

• Review and maintain existing MDHHS-Residential Lead Hazard Control – Lead in Water protocol to assure quality control for lead in water sample collection to ensure reporting and recommendations are accurate and of highest quality.
• Review and monitor, field staff, laboratory analysis, reporting and recommendations specific to the Lead Services Section as it relates to MDHHS-Residential Lead Hazard Control-Lead in Water Sampling Protocol. 
• Provide annual training on the MDHHS-Residential Lead Hazard Control-Lead in Water Sampling Protocol.  
• Coordinate and develop a communication plan with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), MDHHS Drinking Water Investigation Unit (DWIU) and community water systems to ensure identification of lead and galvanized service line materials, sample results and abatement are accurately documented.  

 LSS Lead Action Level Exceedance (ALE) and Community Lead Prevention Communities (CLPC) Response

• Develop and maintain progress reports and attend weekly ALE/CLPC meetings and provide LSS updates. 
• Serve as the LSS liaison to local health departments to ensure residents receive all available lead hazard control services.
• Coordinate notification system for staff, grantees, and contractors regarding ALE/CLPC communities.
• Coordinate ALE/CLPC community engagement and outreach events for LSS.
• Conduct evaluation and quality assurance on ALE/CLPC response activities.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for ALE/CLPC administrative and field response activities.
• Develop and maintain coordination plan for service line replacement, including the MDHHS-DWIU, EGLE, community water suppliers, field staff and residents.
• Coordinate field activities related to service line replacement, including contractor pre-bid walk-throughs, obtaining applicable permits, Michigan Utility Notification Center (MISS DIG), infrastructure repair, project oversight and owner relations.
• Evaluate investigation findings, proposed corrective action measures, and compliance with health rules and standards.

Lead Services Section Data Management

• Develop LSS data collection, evaluation and metrics reporting for lead and water activities.
• Work with LSS database management team to manage metrics.
• Conduct post-service line replacement water sample collection and reporting.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance Unit to evaluate analytical data and processes. 
• Assist in developing and preparing Quality Assurance policy documents, procedures, and forms.

Lead Services Section Lead in Water Support

• Develop policies, procedures, forms, and reporting mechanisms related to service line replacement and cross agency communication.
• Conduct research and analysis and prepare reports upon request. 
• Attend required training events.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:  Possession of a bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, public health, occupational safety or health, or engineering with a minimum of 20 semester (30 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biology, biostatistics, chemistry, critical incident analysis, engineering, environmental health, epidemiology, ergonomics, health physics, industrial hygiene, physics, physiology, public health, sampling and laboratory analysis, hazardous materials, hazardous materials management, or toxicology.

Experience:  Two years of professional experience as an industrial hygienist, sanitarian, environmental scientist or related.

ImportantSkillsand Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial processes, equipment, and materials used in the workplace.
• Knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene and workplace hazards.
• Knowledge of scientific methods used in health hazard control.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes and rules concerning industrial hygiene, radiation, and air pollution.
• Ability to organize and interpret field data and identify necessary corrections.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative and narrative reports.
• Knowledge of methods of planning, developing, and administering programs.
• Knowledge of the need, preparation, and use of reports.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate programs and administrative activities of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous contingency factors are involved.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures relevant to program areas based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and expedite work projects.
• Ability to interpret complex rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:  Physical requirements consistent with a standard office environment. Transport supplies to sites around the state on an occasional basis. Items and supplies can be bulky and weigh up to 40lbs. May occasionally go door-to- door to educate residents and may be exposed to cold or wet weather conditions.  Requires valid vehicle operator’s license and occasional travel within the State, including occasional overnights or weekends. Less occasionally, travel may be required outside the State.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:  No assigned responsibility.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS:  Performs as a critical member of a team of professionals working to reduce lead poisoning within the State of Michigan.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION

“For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “Non-Exempt” from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.”

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