Community Development Manager

Community Development Manager

JOB TITLE: Community Development Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development/Mayor

SUPERVISOR: Economic Resource Administrator

SALARY: $59,942 to $83,918 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Community Development Manager position is a shared position managing and administering the Community Development Block Grant, which is a federally funded program that provides grants to qualified applicants for programs and activities that benefit low to moderate income individuals, as well as working under the supervision of the Grants Manager to write and manage grants as assigned. They perform work related to planning, administering, and monitoring policies, programs, actions, and responsibilities in delivering funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) across the community. They will work with City staff and State/Federal agencies to include grant writing, submitting grant reports, and monitoring compliance with federal and state mandates. We are looking for someone with a passion for nonprofit efforts and economic development to bring their skills in attention to detail and contract management to the City.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and administers the housing and community development budget; submits budget recommendations; manages administrative expenditures.
• Assists in preparing grant applications, letters of support, financial and performance reports and summaries, abstracts, documentation, guidelines, and correspondence.
• Develops and directs all aspects of the annual Notices of Funding solicitations and application process, to include marketing, public notices and comment periods and training.
• Prepares and monitors subrecipient contracts for CDBG and other grant funded activities.
• Reviews invoices, authorizes expenditures, and monitors subrecipient monthly reports.
• Monitors, interprets, and enforces City and funding recipient compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations relating to the use of federal and state monies.
• Conducts the required review and approval process for allocation of Federal grant funds by City staff, the public, boards and commissions members and City Council; develops policies related to the CDBG program.
• Facilitates a high-level resource development process, including research, interpretation of and compilation of data from multiple sources, including census data, for use in the various HUD planning documents and reports and other grant writing efforts.
• Prepares and submits annual plans and federal reports, to include public engagement activities, and obtains required approvals.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides information and technical assistance to other governmental agencies, the media, human service providers, boards and commissions members, City Council, other city departments and the public.
• Represents the City and coordinates with various local, regional, and state task forces, committees or other functions relating to the CDBG program, community human services activities, or affordable housing.
• Research and review various sources of grant funding from governmental agencies and private foundations; consult with other public entities, nonprofit agencies, and private organizations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
• Ability to use HUD GIS/IDIS, financial, graphics, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing software.
• Knowledge of basic math, budgeting, statistical analysis, and basic accounting.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with customers and co-workers.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Required:

College degree or equivalent work experience. Minimum of two to four years' experience in housing and/or community development and grants management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in planning, Housing, Social Services, Public Administration from an accredited college or university.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Working Environment:

Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment