CDBG-ED Grants Management Representative
About The Position
The Program Supervisor II oversees the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development and Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) programs. The role provides grant management, technical assistance, compliance monitoring, and guidance to local governments and program recipients. It reviews grant applications, analyzes financial and business information, supports project development and funding decisions, and ensures adherence to federal and state regulations. The position conducts outreach and presents funding opportunities to communities, monitors awarded projects, processes grant amendments and reimbursements, and collaborates with public, private, and nonprofit partners to advance economic development and infrastructure initiatives across rural areas. It requires regular statewide travel and a valid North Carolina driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and may be eligible for hybrid telework subject to business needs and management approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in grants management, economic development, community and/or rural development, compliance and regulatory management, stakeholder engagement, disaster recovery, or similar related program areas; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Valid North Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with basic accounting and financial data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing the CDBG and ARC programs.
- Demonstrated experience organizing and assisting with public meetings and conferences involving local authorities, civic leaders, and other professionals.
- Demonstrated experience compiling data for reporting accomplishments and performance, proposed activities, and proposed allocations to HUD.
- Knowledge of IDIS, DRGR, and/or SPEARS for HUD reporting, running reports, and data entry.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee administration of CDBG Economic Development and Appalachian Regional Commission programs.
- Provide grant management, technical assistance, compliance monitoring, and guidance to local governments and program recipients.
- Review grant applications and analyze financial and business information.
- Support project development and funding decisions.
- Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Conduct outreach and present funding opportunities to communities.
- Monitor awarded projects.
- Process grant amendments and reimbursements.
- Collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit partners to advance economic development and infrastructure initiatives across rural areas.
- Travel regularly statewide.
Benefits
- Health insurance through the North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna.
- Retirement benefits through NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.
- 12 annual paid holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
- Supplemental benefits including flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, cancer and specified disease insurance, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
- WeSave employee discounts.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
