Rebuilding Together Peninsula is looking for a Lead Prevention Program Manager to oversee lead paint remediation services for homeowners in San Mateo County. The role involves implementing an outreach and lead paint testing and remediation program, visiting homes to identify needs, hiring contractors, managing projects, and ensuring project completion. The position requires conducting home visits, securing subcontractor bids, overseeing lead remediation for up to 25 homes, ensuring safety procedures, organizing community meetings, and collaborating with the Community Outreach Coordinator for public education and outreach. Experience in Lead Paint Remediation is not required, and the full-time position is based in Redwood City.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Rebuilding Together Peninsula is one of the largest of over 100 affiliates of Rebuilding Together Inc., a national nonprofit. Rebuilding Together Peninsula is passionate about helping to preserve affordable homeownership and supporting families who turn to them for critical safety and health-related repair needs. They value the initiative and input of their staff to best meet the community’s needs. Rebuilding Together Peninsula's efforts to preserve affordable homeownership, stabilize and revitalize local neighborhoods, and enhance local pride and individual dignity are supported through partnerships and collaborations with government agencies, private businesses, skilled craftspeople, civic organizations, churches, and community volunteers.
Qualifications
One to two years project management experience
Commitment to serving low-income homeowners and communities and to RTP’s mission and values
Possess or willingness to obtain CDPH Lead Certificate during pilot year
Strong customer service mindset and ability to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Self-motivated, accountable and responsible
Excellent problem solver who knows when to ask for help
High degree of flexibility and adaptability
Effective communication skills.
The ability to effectively represent RTP, its programs and clients well among diverse stakeholders
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Reliable transportation, valid California drivers license and proof of insurance
Pass a background check and have clean driving record
Fluent in English (read, write, and speak)
Preferred:
One to two years of construction experience
Ability to read/understand project specifications
Conversational Spanish
Knowledge of Peninsula
RRP and/or OSHA training
Familiarity with Lead Paint remediation/abatement
Local building codes, Contractors’ State License Board, etc.
Computer proficiency – particularly use of Google applications (Calendar, Gmail, etc.), as well as comfort with smartphones and online / smartphone apps.
Mobile home familiarity, especially on repairs
Responsibilities
Ensure effective communication between and among relevant stakeholders.
Oversee homeowners’ adherence to documentation and eligibility determination processes.
Refine application and enrollment forms as needed.
Visit jobs; interface with clients to assess needs.
Establish a network of and vet lead remediation/abatement subcontractors.
Establish a competitive process to select subcontractors and execute contracts.
Assess scopes of work and prepare estimates.
Plan and provide for family temporary relocation, as needed.
As a team member, collaborate across departments in identifying candidates and previewing homes.
Execute the scope of work; manage deadlines, progress and quality.
Ensure project completion within budget, schedule and conformance specifications.
Complete all necessary paperwork.
As the county liaison, regularly update the county on progress.
Participate in regular statewide meetings with Lead Paint Remediation program managers.
COmpensation and Benefits
RTP offers base salary, cell phone, laptop, mileage reimbursement and generous benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance and 14 paid holidays. In addition to standard sick leave and vacation accrual, RTP closes the office between Christmas & New Year’s Day. Salary range: $70K-$72K DOE.
To Apply
Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your interest, fit with qualifications, compensation requirements and experience along with a current resume to: Melissa Lukin, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Peninsula at jobs@rtpeninsula.org. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.
