Senior Program Manager (4950-02)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Program Manager in Hamilton County's Administration department, your role will encompass overseeing one or more interconnected contract programs or grants. You will also serve as the administrative coordinator for services obtained from external providers. Your duties involve the diligent monitoring of project and program performance, provider assessments, and the implementation of procedures to maintain high standards of quality and adherence to regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field
Five (5) or more years of directly related experience including exposure to contract/grant administration demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of the program managed.
For internal employees: to qualify for promotion from a Program Manager to a Senior Program Manager: at least 24 months experience as a Program Manager and completion of a certification program approved by the Administrator, last (2) performance reviews with “above meets” score, given approval by section Director and within approved headcount budget.
For external employees: National Development Council certification (either Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP), or Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP)) within 24 months from date of hire.
Or equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience.
Ability to obtain National Development Council certification (either Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP), or Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP)) within 24 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Manages and administers assigned program(s), contract(s), grant(s) of a complex nature for program services including establishing working relationships with providers, serving as the contact person for those providers, reviewing service performance, serving as the program consultant to provide technical expertise for providers.
Addresses service delivery issues, actively engages citizens and outside organizations in discussions and solutions. Interprets rules and regulations of programs and ensures compliance with appropriate laws and guidelines; monitors progress of work, amends program and budgets as appropriate.
Oversees development and enforcement of agency policies and procedures, goals, and objectives, etc.; responsible for improving programs and processes for the department to become more effective and efficient.
Provides direction to Program Managers to interpret rules and regulations of programs and ensures compliance with appropriate laws and guidelines.
Serves as primary trainer for all new staff and ensures new staff oversee their projects effectively.
Manages day-to-day operation of assigned programs and projects funded under Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and other grants.
Manages Division monitoring including sub-recipient documentation and performance.
Establishes systems for Program Managers for programmatic risk analysis of sub-recipients and contractors.
Performs related administrative and public relations duties with approval and direction of the Housing, Economic, and Community Development Administrator.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
three weeks of vacation in the first year
immediately accruing paid sick time
paid parental leave
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
Medical
HRA
Dental
Vision
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Free On-Site Parking
Wellness Incentives
robust Employee Assistance Program
access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources