COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

Manatee County (FL)•Bradenton, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification is principally responsible for the management and oversight of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program(s). Responsibilities include performance of administrative, supervisory and professional work associated with housing and community development activities. Work involves establishing liaison and coordination activities with public and private local, state and federal agencies. This position also provides direct supervision to the Community Development Project Manager and Senior Housing & Community Development Technician. Working Conditions Indoor/Outdoor environment; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Note: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, economics, public administration, business, human services administration, or closely related field.
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in community development planning, public administration, HUD funded programming or similar field.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Program management skills required.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of urban planning and/or public administration and community development.
Knowledge of local, state and federal programs relating to community development, neighborhood improvement and housing.
Knowledge of the Federal Housing and Urban Development Department's Community Development Block Grant Programs.
Knowledge of principles, practices and research methodology essential to the analysis and evaluation of community development programs.
Ability to solve problems, offering a range of creative, suitable options.
Ability to prepare and critique annual budgets and fiscal reports.
Ability to prepare and critique grant applications.
Ability to manage multiple complex work assignments independently.
Ability to effectively train and supervise assigned staff.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, County officials and the general public.
Skill in computer operations and pertinent software applications, i.e., Excel, Access, Word, etc.; skill in the use of a specialized utilities customer service billing system.

Responsibilities

Development of the County's Five-Year Consolidated Plan that establishes project priorities as well as development and implementation of the Annual Action Plan.
Develops eligible and achievable projects to be incorporated in the Consolidated Plan through information obtained by a needs assessment, analysis and public input in compliance with local, state and federal rules, regulations and statutes.
Ensures proper procedures are established to provide proper use, security, economy, and accountability of all funds.
Develops, implements, and assists with written and oral presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, other government agencies/officials, HUD, community based organizations and the general public.
Assists in planning and implementation of Community Development and related activities to encourage community rehabilitation.
Makes recommendations regarding program development and implementation of Community Development activities.
Coordinates Community Development activities with other public and private local, regional, state and federal plans and programs.
Reviews and evaluates work products such as project files, environmental reviews, procurement documentations, IDIS entries, reimbursement requests and performance reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with HUD regulations.
Conducts regular staff meetings and one on one supervision offering guidance, technical assistance, and direction on CDBG policies, procedures and best practices.
Monitors workload distribution reallocating tasks to ensure efficient operations and timely completion of all program responsibilities.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.