NED Development Program Manager - Neighborhood and Human Services Department

Escambia County, FL•Escambia County, FL

29d

About The Position

Under the direction of the division manager, this position manages ongoing housing and community development activities under various federal and state funded programs, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), and other community development initiatives by performing a variety of technical functions in accordance with federal, state, and local policies. The incumbent may supervise support staff and interns in the absence of the division manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Communication, Human Services, or a related field and three years of work experience in affordable housing or community development including one year of work experience in contract administration, federal or state construction compliance monitoring, compliance investigation, or related area; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Grant management principles
Contract management principles
Housing and community development principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
Written communication and public speaking
Delegate and prioritize work
Use a computer and related software applications
Analyze and interpret federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
Manage grants and contract
Manage complex projects
Solve problems
Perform complex critical thinking
Perform project reviews and revisions
Prepare, review, and analyze technical reports
Learn applicable county, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for compliance monitoring
Conduct presentations and pre-bid conferences
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Collect, compile, and analyze data
Maintain files and records and prepare report
Utilize HUD's Integrated Disbursement System (IDIS)
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Act, and/or State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Programs and their requirements, including applicable federal, state, local laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of federal labor standards laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968
Knowledge of federal environmental regulations (NEPA)

Responsibilities

Assists with development of Local Housing Assistance Plan as well as HUD Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plans by working with neighborhood groups, housing and public service provider agencies, County Departments, and public housing agencies, as well as other local governments and organizations
Administers Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act, Fair Housing, and Environmental compliance policies and procedures by remaining knowledgeable of governing agencies and staying abreast of changes in compliance standards to ensure successful development, updating, and implementation of related policies and procedures
Conducts the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental assessments for HUD funded projects by conducting field site assessments, consulting with appropriate federal and state agencies as needed to complete reviews, and completing required paperwork
Manages annual monitoring of HOME and/or SHIP assisted rental developments for compliance with rents, incomes, and occupancy by conducting field site inspections and completing required paperwork
Oversees federally funded construction projects for compliance with the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by preparing bid document packages, attending pre-bid conferences, reviewing weekly payroll reports, performing onsite interviews, ensuring compliance with other applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and using the Integrated Disbursement System (IDIS) in order to complete project and activity set-up as well as draw request payouts, reporting, and closeouts
Assists with procurement by coordinating with the Purchasing office to develop and out put Requests for Proposals (RFP) for various grant activities and strategies in compliance with federal, state, and local applicable rules and regulations
Monitors performance activity to ensure objectives are accomplished for outside contractors, not for profits, and local governments by reviewing reimbursement requests, including desk and on-site monitoring per contract and funding source regulations
Facilitates and participates in public meetings regarding grants and associated matters, including the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Analyzes various data by inputting data for review into reporting systems, including, but not limited to HUD Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) and other federal or state data collection and reporting systems to assist with the Consolidated/Annual Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), and other plans/reports as required
Responds to written and verbal inquiries from not for profits, contractors, elected officials, other departments, and the general public by investigating, researching, and reporting on complaints and inquiries
Creates and processes a variety of comprehensive reports, documents, and correspondence, by preparing agreements, contracts, and interlocals for federally funded public projects, grant proposals and modifications, HUD Labor Standards Report, MBE/WBE reports, and Section 3 reports, as well as preparing recommendations, agreements, amendments, plans, policies and procedures for County Commissioners to review and approve
Provides technical assistance and training for staff, non-profit, and other partners to enhance performance
Assists Division Manager in the general administration and financial management of grants
Oversees programs in assigned area of responsibility by preparing and managing budgets, coordinating program activities, and performing other related activities
Oversees the administration of affordable housing activities under HOME, SHIP and/or CDBG, to include homebuyer projects/programs, homeowner rehabilitation projects/programs, and rental development projects/programs
Manages the administration of public service activities under CDBG, SHIP and ESG which provide direct assistance to eligible clients, to include rapid rehousing/homeless prevention, senior services, legal services, housing counseling, fair housing, homeless services, and other public services
Oversees the administration of community development activities under CDBG, to include public facilities, public improvements and infrastructure, brownfields, acquisition, neighborhood redevelopment, and other related community development projects
Performs other duties as assigned