Manager A - Housing Program (Planning & Development)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

9h

About The Position

Responsible for program support and grants compliance activities necessary to implement federal, state, and local housing and community development programs.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in housing program administration and implementation support to include grants management, data processing, report writing, construction oversight, coordinating the tracking and monitoring of program performance and compliance measures.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, urban planning, architecture, sociology, public health, or anthropology OR a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience.
• Proof of Education, Training and/or Experience is Required.
• Must have experience in coordinating education and outreach efforts with diverse populations, including but not limited to elderly, low-income, or other socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License or obtain one by date of employment.
• Must attend occasional meetings or activities on weekends and/or after regular business hours.
• Must attend occasional out-of-town training trainings, conferences, or meetings as required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified TDEC Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor and/or Lead Supervisor, must be willing to obtain within six (6) months

Responsibilities

• Supports program implementation for the Department of Housing, including, but not limited to, housing rehabilitation, lead-hazard reduction, down payment assistance, community development activities, housing development, and other programs administered by the Department in compliance with all applicable funding requirements.
• Prepares and processes contracts, amendments, resolutions, memoranda of understanding agreements, and other documents related to procurement and/or contractual agreements.
• Oversees construction and rehabilitation projects and supports the development of work write ups that address that address building codes violations as well as health and safety issues.
• Seeks program improvement strategies and works collaboratively with other Program Managers to pursue innovative strategies to better serve clientele and address service area needs.
• Ensures key performance measures in the program database(s) are updated in a timely manner and data reports and/or narratives are provided for annual reporting deadlines.
• Drives the procurement processes and program coordination in accordance with grant and local requirements including the award of HOME Investment Partnership Act set-aside funds for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO).
• Maintains and organizes client intake documentation using cloud-based programs and appropriately handles any associated confidential client information.
• Conducts education and outreach activities with respect to healthy homes, energy burden, weatherization strategies, resilience, and lead poisoning prevention along with recruiting/referring clients for program enrollment.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager