Community Development Supervisor

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Bartow, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Administrative and supervisory work assisting the Housing & Neighborhood Development Office in program management. This role requires significant skills and knowledge of HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HUD Section 3, HUD Davis Bacon Act requirements, and HUD Environmental compliance. The position involves developing, interpreting, and implementing CDBG programs, creating programs to meet community needs, and developing policies and procedures to maximize program objectives. The role also includes preparing and presenting public information, reviewing grant proposals, supervising staff, preparing reports, monitoring program goals, assisting with budgets, tracking expenditures, and acting as a liaison with county and municipal offices. Additionally, the position coordinates program activities, manages administrative and personnel functions for CDBG staff, and attends relevant conferences and meetings. A key responsibility is assisting the Housing and Neighborhood Development Manager with Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act, and Environmental compliance policies and procedures, including monitoring federally funded construction projects for compliance with labor standards, laws, regulations, and environmental compliance. The work is performed in both office and field environments, requiring minimal supervision and adherence to approved procedures. The role involves planning and organizing work, determining priorities, and ensuring work quality and timeliness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in public administration, planning, human services, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years responsible experience in state and/or federal grant program experience, construction project compliance monitoring, compliance investigation, or related areas.
Two (2) years supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.
Knowledge of business and administrative principles, practices, methods and techniques.
Knowledge of fiscal reporting systems, and means of budget preparation and record management.
Ability to learn applicable county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to community development funded programs.
Ability to use independent judgment, analyze information and formulate recommendations.
Knowledge of federal labor standards rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to CDBG entitlement program.
Knowledge of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968.
Knowledge of federal procurement regulations applicable to the CDBG program.
Knowledge of federal environmental regulations.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply relevant rules and regulations.
Ability to develop and implement approved policies/procedures for compliance monitoring.
Ability to train, plan, direct and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to conduct public presentations.
Ability to collect, compile and analyze data.
Ability to maintain files and records and prepare reports.

Nice To Haves

A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications, except the driver’s license requirement.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, interpretation and implementation of the CDBG program for local implementation.
Develop programs to fill a specific community need.
Assist with developing policies and procedures for maximizing program objectives.
Prepare and present informative public presentations about the program.
Review and assist with preparation of grant proposals and modifications as necessary.
Supervise Community Development Specialist II staff and activities as needed.
Prepare comprehensive reports, relative correspondence and memoranda.
Review and monitor reports for assessment and evaluation of the program’s goals and projections.
Assist with preparation of budget and fiscal expenditures reports.
Track program expenditures for proper allocations and accountability for all equipment, materials and personnel.
Act as liaison for all program aspects with county and municipal offices.
Coordinate program activities with other agencies/departments and advisory boards.
Coordinate administrative and personnel functions for CDBG staff, and address personnel matters.
Attend conferences and meetings regarding the CDBG program and compliance function.
Engage in public speaking at public meetings, information seminars and other venues.
Assist the Housing and Neighborhood Development Manager in the development, updates and implementation of the Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act and Environmental compliance policies and procedures.
Monitor federally funded construction projects for compliance with the federal labor standards act, laws, rules, regulations, and environmental compliance, including applicable Section 3 laws, rules and regulations.
Perform work in both office and field environments.
Perform work assignments with minimum supervision and in compliance with approved procedures, practices, and methods.
Plan and organize work activities and determine priorities.
Monitor and ensure work quality, timeliness, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Work with municipalities on preparation of CDBG applications.
Monitor all municipal projects and all CDBG infrastructure projects.
Develop, implement and maintain policy/procedures for monitoring federally funded construction projects for compliance.
Request wage decisions from the Department of Labor and issue to users, as applicable.
Review construction project bid documents and contracts for Section 3 and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.
Review construction project payroll reports for compliance with Davis-Bacon Act for wages.
Conduct on-site interviews of contract and/or vendor employees.
Prepare and conduct training workshops for Section 3 sub-recipients, contractors and subcontractors.
Submit all monthly reports by contract and funding source.
Prepare and submit to HUD the Section 3 Annual Summary Report.
Conduct all environmental research and reports as required by HUD for CDBG and HOME programs.
Perform related duties as required.