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City of Burlington HR Overdose Prevention Center Grants & Project Manager in Burlington, Vermont

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General Purpose\ The Project Manager supports the City of Burlington and its partners to establish and operate an Overdose Prevention\ Center (OPC) in alignment with Act 178 (2024), City policies, and Vermont Department of Health (VDH) Operating\ Guidelines. This position is responsible for ensuring the needs of the City of Burlington are met while overseeing the\ administration of the OPC grant, serving as the acting project manager, and ensuring compliance.\ This role requires strong coordination and project management skills and operates within a complex, highly regulated\ environment. Its a detailed-oriented position responsible for effective project execution in alignment with the Citys\ priorities This role works closely with the OPC Provider, subcontractors, City Departments and the Vermont Department\ of Health.\ Please note, this position is 30 hours/week, including some evenings.\ Union Affiliation: Non-Union\ Pay Grade 20: \$63,445.20 - \$70,792.80 Annually\ Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week\ Essential Job Functions\ 1. Project & Grant Management\ Provide direct oversight of the OPC Provider to ensure compliance with all City, State, and grant requirements,\ including reviewing performance, monitoring deliverables, and addressing issues related to timelines, quality, and\ adherence to approved plans.\ Responsible for identifying, escalating, and supporting resolution of risks or non-compliance by the contracted\ provider\ Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the OPC external contractor, working closely on topics\ related to OPC related legislative issues, community engagement, best practices, and harm reduction\ Ensure the City and OPC Provider meet or exceed OPC Operating Guidelines, ACT178 and contractual\ agreements. Coordinate with the City Department of Finance & Administration (DFA), City Attorney and Vermont\ Department of Health DSU grant manager as needed to facilitate accurate and timely reporting and grant\ compliance.\ Develop and manage all City-required deliverables, including project budgets, contract renewals, partner scope of\ work and sub recipient agreements.\ Responsible for developing, posting, and submitting required evaluation materials, and work collaboratively with\ the OPC Provider, Pacific Institute on Research & Education (PIRE) and other external contractors to meet data\ collection and evaluation needs of the City and State.\ Review and approve OPC partner deliverables to ensure alignment with City and State requirements.\ Monitor overall grant progress against project workplan, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, escalating\ delays/barriers and recommending solutions as needed.\ Maintain organized documentation and tracking systems to ensure readiness for audits, reviews, and ongoing State\ oversight.\ Conduct regular site visits to support oversight of implementation and operations.\ 2. Communications & Coordination\ Provide logistical and administrative support for community engagement activities, including coordinating event\ details, reserving space, posting notices, and supporting outreach and distribution of event information.\ Respond to inquiries with accurate, timely, and evidence-based information.\ Maintain the City OPC webpage with project updates and required annual reporting and prepare and distribute\ OPC updates to the mailing list.\ Participate in relevant City public health & safety initiatives upon request and as appropriate.\ Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements\ Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through professional development and the ability to\ work effectively with people from all backgrounds.\ Ability to adhere to City standards, safety rules and personnel policies, and to maintain regular, rel able\ attendance.\ Bachelors degree in public health, public policy, social work, public administration, or related field is required\ Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis\ At least 5years of progressively responsible experience in public health, harm reduction, social services, or\ government project development & management. Experience managing grants, budgets, and compliance\ reporting.\ Excellent written communications skills and demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating\ effectively with internal and external partners. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities\ under tight deadlines.\ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in person in Burlington, including occasional\ evenings/weekends for City Council meetings and community events.\ Reliable transportation to attend meetings and events across the city.\ Additional Information\ Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.\ The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a\ dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the\ basis of political or religious

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