GRANTS MANAGER

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities•Dearborn, MI

10d•$71,932 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides administrative support and oversight for the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement programs, as well as other local state, or federal funding for low- and moderate-income housing and community development activities. This position also coordinates planning, budgeting and reporting of local, state and federal funds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and assist with administration of day-to-day activities associated with CDBG and HOME program grants.
Assist with planning, budgeting and reporting of local, state and federal funds.
Assist with the implementation of federal program policies and procedures by the Community Development Coordinator.
Ensures compliance with federal regulations concerning SHPO, Davis Bacon Labor Act, fair Housing, Lead Based Paint hazards, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Uniform Relocation Act and other requirements.
Assist with the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of loans and grants in the City portfolio, including both services and capital projects, for contract and regulatory compliance.
Assist with the preparation of the five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans establishing a work program with allocation of resources received through federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants to the City.
Maintains budgets for entitlement awards and program income and assists in the preparation of the City budget.
Assists with loan and grant programs providing low and moderate-income households with housing, including interviewing loan applicants, gathering and analysis of financial date, and preparation and presentation of loan and grant packages.
Works with public and private agencies to coordinate local efforts to serve low and moderate-income households and to assist with the development or new initiatives using local, state and federal funds.
Informs the public on the availability and benefits of CDBG and HOME funds in assisting low and moderate-income households.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.