[CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND [Personnel division

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**LEAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

The Lead Construction Specialist is a non-union, non-classified position reporting to the Lead Hazard Program Manager. The Lead Construction Specialist is responsible for working with property owners enrolled in the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, a HUD-funded program that assesses and remediates lead hazards in residential units. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: conducting unit inspections, managing contractor bidding process, selecting lead-safe contractors, as well as monitoring progress of all on-site lead abatement projects. Must have five (5) years of experience in housing construction or rehabilitation, project cost estimation, lead abatement specifications writing, thorough knowledge of lead inspection reports and building plans. Must have a thorough knowledge of State and Federal Lead Based Paint regulations, as well as possess all licenses, training, and/or certification as required by law and/or regulation.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled *Classification: Non-Union/Non-Classified *Salary Rate: $1,096.15/week to $1,153.85/week **Hours of Work: 40-Hours Per Week

To Apply: The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the Employment section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL:

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the Employment section of the Citys website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Islands Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. **]{engravers="" mt",serif"=""}]{engravers="" mt",serif"=""}

JOB TITLE: Lead Construction Specialist

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Department of Planningand Development

SALARY/HOURS: Negotiable based on experience | 40-hour work week

POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the Program Director and Lead Hazard Program Manager, and with the Lead Risk Assessor, the Lead Construction Specialist is responsible for inspecting older residential buildings for lead hazards, developing construction specifications, accepting bids from contractors, monitoring construction progress, and acting as mediator between the property owners and construction contractors. The Lead Construction Specialist helps maintain the project budget, obtains authorizations, maintains files, and completes paperwork. The Lead Construction Specialist manages multiple projects associated with the Citys Lead Hazard Reduction Program (LHRP) concurrently in accordance with all City, State, and Federal regulations.

DUTIESand RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts field inspections for the purpose of (1) writing construction specifications for lead abatement and rehabilitation work, and (2) enforcing City, State, and Federal codes, laws, and ordinances.

Prepares cost estimates for each item of repair for inclusion in the construction specifications.

Conducts site walkthroughs with contractors prior to bidding and accepts bids on behalf of property wners.

Monitors progress, quality-of-work, and compliance of contractor in accordance with specifications and applicable regulations on a regular basis. Requires corrections if necessary.

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