Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Capital Project, Community Development, Credit Analysis, Driver's License, Federal Assistance, Federal Compliance Regulations, Financial Analysis, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Interviewing Skills, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Program Planning, Public Works, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management
GRANTS MANAGER
SALARY: Minimum: $71,932 per year
Positions typically hire at minimum and follow step progression to maximum
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:
This position provides administrative support and oversight for the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) entitlement programs, as well as other local state, or federal funding for low- and moderate-income housing and community development activities. This position also coordinates planning, budgeting and reporting of local, state and federal funds.
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (See online posting for complete job description)
- Provides oversight and assist with administration of day-to-day activities associated with CDBG and HOME program grants.
- Assist with planning, budgeting and reporting of local, state and federal funds.
- Assist with the implementation of federal program policies and procedures by the Community Development Coordinator.
- Ensures compliance with federal regulations concerning SHPO, Davis Bacon Labor Act, fair Housing, Lead Based Paint hazards, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and Uniform Relocation Act and other requirements.
- Assist with the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of loans and grants in the City portfolio, including both services and capital projects, for contract and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with the preparation of the five-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans establishing a work program with allocation of resources received through federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants to the City.
- Maintains budgets for entitlement awards and program income and assists in the preparation of the City budget.
- Assists with loan and grant programs providing low and moderate-income households with housing, including interviewing loan applicants, gathering and analysis of financial date, and preparation and presentation of loan and grant packages.
- Works with public and private agencies to coordinate local efforts to serve low and moderate-income households and to assist with the development or new initiatives using local, state and federal funds.
- Informs the public on the availability and benefits of CDBG and HOME funds in assisting low and moderate-income households.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:
Oral 100%
DURATION OF LIST:
This list will be in effect for a period of six months.
POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of medical examination and criminal background check prior to start date.