Program Manager - ARPA

City of Harrisburg, PA • Harrisburg, PA

132d • $52,020

About The Position

The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for the position of Program Manager - ARPA. The Program Manager organizes, directs, and controls the implementation of approved local, state, federal, and other grant funded housing and community development activities. The employee in this position implements approved American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) related activities; provides direction and assistance to staff and community groups during the development of the application(s) and implementation process; and prepares reports and documentation to substantiate compliance of activities with federal and state regulations. This management position is responsible for the administration, management, and monitoring of specific projects in the City's application for ARPA funds and the carrying out of those programs. This individual reports to the Director of the Department of Economic Development and Building and Housing. The Program Manager specializes in one or more of the following areas: Grant Management, Community Development, or Case Management. This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, community development, business administration or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in the area of specialization working in the private sector or as a public official in administration of state and/or federal housing and community development programs.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, Class C.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent knowledge of HUD regulations to ensure compliance with HUD grant conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of grant management, public procurement, and project management.
• Knowledge of real estate development, residential rehabilitation, and/or economic development and financing.
• Proven knowledge of affirmative action, federal labor and employment laws, historic preservation, and environmental review processes.
• Knowledge of development processes and codes as practiced in Harrisburg.
• Ability to extract and analyze data for reporting purposes.
• Ability to exercise discretion and utilize sound judgment with program participants.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and federal government representatives.
• Ability to anticipate and meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to identify administrative or operational deficiencies and make recommendations for changes to Director.
• Ability to complete field duties responsibly and efficiently.
• Proven ability to use or learn to use automated information systems, including personal computers and database, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates essential components of funded activities.
• Performs contract administration and monitors contractors and recipients of grant program funds to ensure compliance with all budget, contract, and regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Collects and maintains all required records and prepares reports.
• Completes all related required weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Initiates payment of invoices.
• Manages all aspects of funded ARPA projects from initiation to completion to ensure success of projects; initiates corrective action in the event of non-compliance.
• Develops and implements program policies and procedures.
• Attends community meetings.
• Maintains regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• Reports to work and remains at work in a safe and productive condition which includes not being under the influence or impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and the general public.
• Completes all assignments in an efficient, consistent, and timely manner.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time)
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees