Operations Coordinator, HUD

City of Springfield, Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the position of Operations Coordinator within the HUD Department, specifically in the Office of Planning and Economic Development, Economic Development Division. This role is based in Springfield, Illinois, and operates on a Monday - Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The starting salary ranges from $57,520.04 to $79,448.85. This is a non-union position, and the final application date is September 15, 2026.

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.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field.
Certification(s) in economic development finance.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Community Development division and all related programs, operations, staff, and activities.
Monitor compliance of activities, subrecipient agreements, legal documents, and pay requests.
Maintain Housing and subrecipient files and prepare 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 submit annual entitlement grants and related reports and reviews in a timely manner.