Housing and Community Development Program Manager

Blue Arbor•Pensacola, FL

13h•$32

About The Position

This is a highly administrative and professional position assisting the Housing Administrator in the day-to-day functioning of the housing and community development grants managed by the office. Employee supervises professional, technical, and clerical employees in a variety of projects. Manages various Housing and Community development grant programs for the Housing Department, to include federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, and other local, state, or federal funding targeted for low and moderate income housing and community development activities. Employee directs and manages staff in development and implementation of housing and community development programs. Work is performed under the direction of the Housing Administrator, but the position requires the application of considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments to a successful conclusion. Work is assigned and evaluated by the Housing Administrator.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Finance, Real Estate, Community Development, Urban/Regional Planning, or related field; and
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and pertinent experience with housing or community development grant management; or combination of training, education, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Knowledge of Federal and state housing and community development programs, rules and regulations administered by the department, including CDBG, HOME, and SHIP
Knowledge of pertinent principles, practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment applied in the specified field.
Knowledge of City and departmental rules and regulations.
Ability to conduct research, data analysis, and report writing
Ability to manage complex projects and programs through completion.
Ability to assign and evaluate the work of professional, technical and clerical associates.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to include public speaking.
Ability to conduct efficient and effective meetings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the work of subordinate employees functioning with housing and community development programs, including homebuyer and housing rehabilitation programs.
Develops, recommends, and administers policies and procedures for the programs’ administration activities, to include construction requirements, loan processing and underwriting, and compliance monitoring for programs facilitated or directed by the Department.
Assist with development and submission of HUD Consolidated Plan, HUD Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan, and other plans and reports as required
Develop, review, monitor, and submit federal, state, and local administrative reports and plans related to program funding, to include management of the division’s budgets and work flow
Create and administer subrecipient and vendor requests for proposals, interlocal agreements, and contracts in accordance with funding source regulations
Manage federally funded construction projects for compliance with the federal labor standards act by preparing bid document packages, attending pre-bid conferences, reviewing weekly payroll reports, performing onsite interviews, ensuring compliance with other laws, rules, and regulations, and using IDIS in order to complete project and activity set-up, draw request payouts, reporting, and closeouts
Conduct NEPA environmental reviews for HUD funded projects by consulting with appropriate federal and state agencies as needed to complete reviews
Provide staff support for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and attend or facilitate public meetings, training sessions, and committees regarding department activities as necessary
Interact with federal and state grantors, not for profit organizations, lenders, builders, and housing developers related to the delivery of housing, public service, and community development programs.
Performs related work as required.