Community Development Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Community Development Program Coordinator position is the supervisory level in the Community Development series and is responsible for working within broad program and project objectives to analyze, identify, and implement Commission programs or projects and coordinate the day-to-day administration of assigned programs. In this position, you will work with ahigh degree of independence under the general direction of the Community Development Manager. Responsibilities of this position include: Implementing and administering local, state, and federal grants for affordable housing and community development projects Training and supervising the Community Development Specialist and the Administrative Aide position Preparing annual plans and reports related to federal grant programs for affordable housing and community development projects Conducting annual requests for proposals for grant funding processes Evaluating funding applications and presenting funding recommendations to stakeholders Monitoring subrecipients for compliance with applicable funding source requirements As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have experience working with federal databases like the Integrated Disbursement and Information System, and possess many of the following:
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience in the administration of federal and state grants related to affordable housing and community development programs
- A high level of knowledge of local, state, and federal funding resources and grant programs
- The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to build strong working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external customers, developers, and legal counsel
- Thrives working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet multiple competing deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Experience writing staff reports and the ability to deliver public presentations
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act is highly desirable, but not required
Responsibilities
- Implementing and administering local, state, and federal grants for affordable housing and community development projects
- Training and supervising the Community Development Specialist and the Administrative Aide position
- Preparing annual plans and reports related to federal grant programs for affordable housing and community development projects
- Conducting annual requests for proposals for grant funding processes
- Evaluating funding applications and presenting funding recommendations to stakeholders
- Monitoring subrecipients for compliance with applicable funding source requirements
Benefits
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
