Regional Field Consultant

Full Time
Remote
Posted
Job description
MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

Title: Regional Field Consultant
$23.43 - $29.42 / Posted Thru: 1-10-23

Location: Remote/Virtual - Must Be a Michigan Resident

Purpose: This position will serve as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Lead Services Section (LSS), Lead Safe Home Program Unit, Regional Field Consultant. The person will provide lead-based paint hazard control activities for eligible families residing in high-risk homes containing lead-based paint. This position will assist with on-going projects within the Lead Safe Home Program. The person may be responsible for work in the following areas: Flint, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and other areas statewide.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Education and Outreach
  • It is expected that this position will provide a minimum of 18-20 local presentations per year on lead poisoning, lead safe work practices and healthy homes issues.
  • Develop new partnerships with other affiliated housing and non-profit agencies in the jurisdiction.
  • Assist LSS in identifying and accessing private sector funding mechanisms for lead hazard control activities.
  • Obtain and provide information on Healthy Homes issues.
  • Conduct local education and outreach activities targeting parents, parent groups, health care providers, remodelers, renovators, maintenance personnel, painters, rental property owners, and other segments of the population.
  • Plan and implement local activities for Michigan’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week education campaign.
  • Act as a local lead information liaison with Michigan State Housing Development Authority, local housing authorities, housing rehabilitation organizations, and rental property owners; especially regarding HUD 24 CFR part 35 requirements.
  • Attend and participate regularly scheduled Regional Field Consultant meetings.
  • Focus outreach efforts on assigned target areas, as detailed below.

Identification and Enrollment of Candidate Housing Units
  • Per the Lead Abatement Act, perform Preliminary Field Investigation and combination Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment to identify all present and potential lead-based paint hazards and document accordingly. Use this information to develop abatement specifications. In cases of an EBL child over 5ug/dL. RFC shall conduct EBL Environmental Investigation and attempt to enroll client into program. Contractor shall perform 40-50 Inspection/Risk Assessments per year and shall prepare approximately 40 units for enrollment per year.
  • Follow HUD Policy and Procedures Field Guide.
  • Assiting MDHHS staff in obtaining and verifying blood levels of children residing in units.
  • Collaborate with local housing rehabilitation organizations, if necessary.
  • Assess historic preservation issues and flood plain management issues. Address historic preservation issues through appropriate project specifications, if necessary.

Lead Hazard Control Activities
  • Draft project specifications in conjunction with the homeowner. The specification report should include all lead hazard control activities which are required to make the residence a lead-safe home using the most cost-effective measures. The specification report will also document the lead hazard control activities that are to be performed.
  • Perform contractor pre-bid walk-through on units.
  • Process bid documents and addendums and provide to LSS office.
  • Ensure home and families are prepared for lead-hazard control activities.
  • If necessary, assist the residents of the home in arranging for temporary relocation while lead hazard control work is being completed.
  • Participate in project oversight. Spend a minimum of 50% of time for on-site supervision of lead abatement contractors that are new to the program in your county and 25% of time for on-site supervision of lead abatement contractors that are established within your county during lead hazard control work for each project to ensure that work is being done according to project specifications and in compliance with LSS work standards. Documentation of oversight hours is required by LSS through monthly report.
  • This position responsible for aiming to meet minimum benchmark standards each quarter. Contractor responsible for completing and clearing a minimum of approximately 40 units per year (as defined in Benchmark Standards. Contractor should refer to benchmark standards for exact unit goals to be acquired each quarter. Please note that this number may vary from year to year.)
  • This position shall attempt to match or blend funds with other outside funding sourcse on every project for grant eligble costs only, as possible.

Follow-up Activities
  • Conduct a visual inspection and obtain clearance dust wipe samples of all work areas according to LSS protocol and submit for analysis to MDHHS Lead Laboratory.
  • Upon achieving appropriate clearance sample levels, document the unit is ready to be re-occupied, and contact the residents and abatement contractor. Process contractor payment invoice and authorization to LSS after visual inspection of project has been completed.
  • Develop a lead-based paint hazard control activities evaluation and closeout documentation for submission to LSS within 30 days of completion of work.
  • Respond to Contractor Warranty issues if expressed by homeowner or occupant within 18 months of project completion
  • Perform proper maintenance on the XRF unit.

Assist LSS in Post-Remediation Client Surveys and Data Collection
  • Assist LSS in monitoring the quality and cost effectiveness of lead hazard control projects.
  • Assist LSS in collection of the Client Satisfaction Survey at completion of each project.
  • Conduct ongoing data collection and quarterly reporting to LSS.

Healthy Homes Initiative
  • Work with LSS staff to provide and also receive further training on the Healthy Homes Rating System (HHRS).
  • Perform specified number of HHRS Assessments on select units and provide necessary healthy homes remediation interventions through project specifications.
  • Always represent the best interest of MDHHS and MPHI.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Experience: 5 years experience in housing rehabilitation related field, such as Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Construction Manager or Lead Abatement Supervisor. Must be currently certified as a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Elevated Blood Lead Environmental Investigator, and Lead Supervisor or must obtain necessary training to meet certification prerequisites and certification within 30 days of hire.

Important Skills and Characteristics:
  • Coordinate and prioritize work on multiple projects and investigations amid frequent interruptions and redirection.
  • Apply technical knowledge of the lead paint regulations to ongoing investigations and inspections.
  • Ability to effectively communicate on regulatory and technical matters, verbally and in writing, at a level appropriate for the audience.
  • Ability to collect, organize, and comprehend large amounts of regulatory and technical information effectively and accurately.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor in sometimes confrontational or argumentative situations.
  • Ability to work well as a team player and is self-motivated.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and time-efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to make independent decisions on work priorities.
  • Ability to represent the State in managing telephone and written inquiries, responses, and other communication.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiar with email and Internet.
  • Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance while in this position. Individual will use their own vehicle for daily travel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: The Division of Environmental Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Michigan citizens by promoting safe and healthy environments through comprehensive environmental and home-based intervention programs, public education and outreach, and statewide partnership. Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment weighing less than 50 pounds. This position involves viewing a computer monitor for more than 30% of the time. Personal protective equipment may need to be worn. This position often requires several hours on the road and requires visits to residential projects enrolled in the Lead Safe Home Program. Requires valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position. Regional field consultants are required to obtain and maintain the following certifications: Lead Inspector, Risk Assessor, Supervisor, Evaluated Blood Level Investigator and HHRS Credential. #LI-REMOTE

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:

Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose

Supervisor Daily Monitoring
Section Manager Weekly Admin approval
Unit Secretary/Intake Coordinator Daily Task distribution

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

MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today!
MPHI is an EEO/AA employer that participates with e-verify.

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