DIRECTOR OF LEAD INITIATIVES

23620

                                                                                                                                            (Competitive)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for overseeing long-standing county lead poisoning prevention initiatives, including but not limited to those supported by county allocations, local, state, and federal funded grants. The Director of Lead Initiatives will proactively advise the Office of the County Executive on budget status and arising needs. Serve as the main oversight for newer initiatives such as contractor training and recruitment and additional county lead hazard reduction programs not funded by HUD. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Promote efficiency across all associated programs and support county staff in doing so
• Serve as the interdepartmental liaison between the Onondaga County Health Department and Community Development.
• Maintain regular check-ins and meetings across departments.
• Work with the appropriate County communications staff when public affairs/relations items arise.
• Manage partner relationships, including but not limited to: non-profit agencies, other government entities, local coalitions/advocacy groups, and community members. This may entail attending public meetings/events, handling press interviews, or facilitating partner connections.
• Supervise subordinate personnel to help accomplish the above-mentioned items and handle personnel-related items.
• Manage special projects as assigned by the Office of the County Executive and/or required by public demand.         

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of management and administration.

Thorough knowledge of grant writing, management, and reporting.

Good knowledge of principles and practices of public administration.

Ability to read and analyze data and draw conclusions.

Ability to organize and present ideas and recommendations clearly, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish working relationships with staff, other departments, and outside agencies.

Working knowledge of County and departmental organizations, policies, and procedures.

Good knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public health or public administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional level work experience, or its part-time equivalent in business administration or public administration or closely related field; or,

2. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in business administration, public health or public administration or a closely related field and two (4) years professional level work experience, or its part-time equivalent in business administration or public administration or closely related field; or,

3. Six (6) years of full time paraprofessional or professional level work experience, or its part time equivalent, two (2) years of which must have been in a professional level capacity as described above.

7/2025     Date Created