CDBG Coordinator

City of Logan•Logan, UT

About The Position

Under general supervision, administers the City of Logan's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations, HUD requirements, City policies, and approved program plans. The position reports to the Community Development Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Community Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related area, or experience equivalent to five years of full-time planning or grant administration work.
Familiarity with HUD and CDBG programs.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of grant administration, financial management, budgeting, and project coordination.
Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations, grant agreements, and administrative requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain accurate records, and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with City departments, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and the public.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn specialized grant management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering federal, state, or local government grants; preference will be given to candidates with this experience.

Responsibilities

Administer the City's CDBG program in accordance with applicable HUD regulations, federal grant requirements, and City policies.
Prepare and coordinate the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, CAPER, amendments, public notices, public hearings, and other required program documents.
Manage CDBG budgets, funding allocations, expenditures, reimbursements, program income, and financial records in coordination with the Finance Department.
Maintain project and financial information in HUD systems, including IDIS, and ensure required reports and submissions are accurate and timely.
Coordinate CDBG project selection, funding allocations, implementation schedules, and project closeout.
Prepare and administer subrecipient agreements, memoranda of understanding, amendments, and other project documents.
Monitor subrecipients and City departments receiving CDBG funds to ensure compliance with agreements, eligible activities, reporting requirements, and performance goals.
Review reimbursement requests, invoices, receipts, procurement records, beneficiary reports, and other supporting documentation for eligibility and compliance.
Coordinate environmental reviews and applicable federal requirements related to procurement, labor standards, accessibility, fair housing, acquisition, and other project-specific requirements.
Maintain complete program records and supporting documentation for monitoring, audits, records retention, and public records requests.
Provide technical assistance to City departments and subrecipients regarding CDBG eligibility, documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Prepare staff reports, funding recommendations, presentations, and other materials for the Community Development Director, City Council, HUD, and other stakeholders.
Monitor regulatory changes and deadlines, identify compliance concerns, and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.