Community Development Supervisor

MAJOR FUNCTION

Administrative and supervisory work assisting the Housing & Neighborhood Development Office in

program management. Highly responsible, professional and technical work requiring skills and

knowledge of HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HUD Section 3, HUD DavisBacon Act requirements, and HUD Environmental compliance.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Assist with the development, interpretation and implementation of the CDBG program for local

implementation. Develop programs to fill a specific community need. Assist with developing

policies and procedures for maximizing program objectives. Prepare and present informative public

presentations about the program. Review and assist with preparation of grant proposals and

modifications as necessary. Supervise Community Development Specialist IIstaff and activities as

needed.

Prepare comprehensive reports, relative correspondence and memoranda. Review the monitor

reports for assessment and evaluation of the program's goals and projections. Assist with preparation

of budget and fiscal expenditures reports. Track program expenditures for proper allocations and

accountability for all equipment, materials and personnel. Act as liaison for all program aspects with

county and municipal offices. Coordinate program activities with other agencies/departments and

advisory boards. Coordinate administrative and personnel functions for CDBG staff, and address

personnel matters. Attend conferences and meetingsregarding the CDBG program and compliance

function. Engage in public speaking at public meetings, information seminars and other venues.

Assist the Housing and Neighborhood Development Manager in the development, updates and

implementation of the Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act and Environmental compliance policies and

procedures. Monitor federally funded construction projects for compliance with the federal labor

standards act, laws, rules, regulations, and environmental compliance, including applicable Section 3

laws, rules and regulations. Perform work in both office and field environments. Perform work

assignments with minimum supervision and in compliance with approved procedures, practices, and

methods. Plan and organize work activities and determines priorities. Monitor and ensure work

quality, timeliness, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Work with municipalities on preparation of CDBG applications. Monitor all municipal projects and

all CDBG infrastructure projects. Develop, implement and maintain policy/procedures for

monitoring federally funded construction projects for compliance. Develop, implement and maintain

policy/procedures for monitoring federally funded construction projects for compliance.

Request wage decisions from the Department of Labor and issue to users, as applicable. Review

construction project bid documents and contracts for Section 3 and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.

Review construction project payroll reports for compliance with Davis-Bacon Act for wages.

Conduct on-site interviews of contract and/or vendor employees. Prepare and conduct training

workshops for Section 3 sub-recipients, contractors and subcontractors. Submit all monthly reports

by contract and funding source. Prepare and submit to HUD the Section 3 Annual Summary Report.

Conduct all environmental research and reports as required by HUD for CDBG and HOME

programs. Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of business and administrative principles, practices, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of fiscal reporting systems, and means of budget preparation and record

management

• Ability to learn applicable county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to

community development funded programs

• Ability to use independent judgment, analyze information and formulate recommendations
• Knowledge of federal labor standards rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to CDBG

entitlement program

• Knowledge of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968
• Knowledge of federal procurement regulations applicable to the CDBG program
• Knowledge of federal environmental regulations
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply relevant rules and regulations
• Ability to develop and implement approved policies/procedures for compliance monitoring
• Ability to train, plan, direct and coordinate the work of others
• Ability to conduct public presentations
• Ability to collect, compile and analyze data
• Ability to maintain files and records and prepare reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in public

administration, planning, human services, or a related field and have a minimum of two (2)

years responsible experience in state and/or federal grant program experience, construction

project compliance monitoring, compliance investigation, or related areas, and two (2) years

supervisory experience.

Must possess a valid driver''s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver''s license at the time

of employment.

A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum

qualifications, except the driver's license requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been

declared in Polk County.