Assistant Director For Community Reinvestment and Real Estate - G130

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director for Community Reinvestment and Real Estate assists the Director with administering HUD entitlement grants, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG. The role oversees grant reporting and the activities of the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), coordinates economic and community development activities, and supports identification and establishment of additional CHDOs. The position coordinates financial activities for the city’s federal block grant programs, including budget requests, financial systems, grant accounting, and closeout packages. It works with the Finance Manager and Real Estate Specialist to maintain accounting and budgetary controls and advises the Director on financial matters and resource use. The Assistant Director oversees the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and CAPER; coordinates project management with other government departments; and develops reports, spreadsheets, and proposals for presentation to the City Manager and/or council. The role also assists with staff management, policy and procedure development, grant and subrecipient monitoring, compliance, field inspections, and public engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three to five years of related experience preferred.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the department preferred.
Knowledge of HUD regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
Knowledge of the American Management Systems Advantage Financial Accounting System.
Knowledge of city, state, and federal regulations.
Knowledge of office administration practices and procedures.
Knowledge of research methods and report preparation techniques.
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
Knowledge of municipal budgeting.
Knowledge of map reading and GIS programs.
Project management skills.
Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director in administering HUD entitlement grants, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG.
Prepare or supervise mandatory reports required by HUD regulations.
Oversee CHDO activities, coordinate project activities, and assist in identifying and establishing additional CHDOs.
Coordinate activities involving economic and community development.
Coordinate financial activities for the city’s federal block grant programs, including preparing, distributing, reviewing, and analyzing budget request forms.
Maintain and evaluate two financial systems for regulatory compliance and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and practices; revise procedures as needed and prepare separate budgets for each system.
Prepare or oversee monthly adjusting entries and yearly grant closeout packages.
Coordinate with the Finance Manager and Real Estate Specialist to ensure accounting and budgetary control of programs and activities.
Advise the Director on financial and budgetary matters and analyze program requirements to recommend efficient and economical use of resources.
Oversee the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, and CAPER.
Coordinate project management efforts with other government departments.
Develop spreadsheets, reports, and proposals for presentation to the City Manager and/or council.
Assist the Director with managing staff engaged in subrecipient oversight, planning, financial management, and real estate activities.
Support staff management, including training, planning, assigning work, and maintaining vacation and sick records.
Propose, research, and develop departmental standards, goals, and objectives.
Assist in developing grant program policies and procedures and in monitoring HUD, other federal and state grants, and subrecipients.
Attend and conduct meetings and conferences to stay informed about program requirements and regulatory changes.
Monitor and conduct field inspections to evaluate program and project progress.
Conduct or assist with public hearings required by the Citizen Participation Plan and HUD regulations.
Receive and respond to requests or complaints from government departments and the public.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.