Operations Coordinator, HUD
City of Springfield IL•Springfield, IL
•$57,520 - $79,449•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the position of Operations Coordinator, HUD within the Office of Planning and Economic Development, Economic Development Division. This role is responsible for overseeing the Community Development division and all related programs, operations, staff, and activities. The position involves monitoring compliance with agreements and regulations, serving as a liaison for HUD, assessing project eligibility, managing pre-construction processes, and preparing grant applications and reports.
Requirements
- Knowledge of grant application review, grant administration, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to prepare project and grant reports, maintain project files, research and apply policies, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with government agencies.
- Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.
- Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field and/or certification(s) in economic development finance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Community Development division and all the related programs, operations, staff, and activities.
- Monitor compliance of activities, subrecipient agreements, legal documents and pay requests.
- Maintain Housing and subrecipient files and prepares pay requests.
- Serve as liaison for HUD regarding CDBG, HOME. LEAD and IHDA.
- Assess and ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations pertaining to all programs.
- Determine eligibility of proposed projects.
- Manage setup of pre-construction bidding and walkthroughs following all HUD and City requirements and compliance.
- Prepare and submits annual entitlement grants and related reports and reviews in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Free Health Clinic
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- 4 weeks paid parental leave
- 13-14 paid holidays, based on calendar year
- 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
- 12 paid sick days annually
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
