IRC67909 Housing Projects Manager (Sunrise St. Pete)

Sunrise St. Pete is the City of St. Petersburg's initiative for its allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of St. Petersburg will receive $159.8 million in CDBG-DR to support long-term recovery efforts from the storms Idalia (August 2023) and Helene (September 2024). The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is used by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants to states, cities, and counties in a variety of forms. The CDBG-Disaster Recovery (DR) is a one-time appropriation made after natural disasters to assist communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate-income persons.

This is grant-funded, responsible, professional, and supervisory work in the Housing and Community Development Department, coordinating all operations of complex federal grant programs and disaster recovery initiatives that support housing, infrastructure, and public service resilience of Sunrise St. Pete, the City of St. Petersburg's initiative for its $159.8 million allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Work involves the direction of professional and clerical employees, including the selection, placement, promotion, training, discipline, safety, and performance-based evaluation of these assigned employees. Work includes preparing and presenting recommendations and reports to resolve operational, technology and administrative challenges; evaluating the department budget and making informed budget recommendations; and continuously monitoring and directing the adjustment of department expenditures. Work also involves developing documents for City Council approval; managing relationships with other City departments, including Department of Technology, Budget, Human Resources, and Legal; and developing and implementing policies, programs, and procedures to provide the most effective and efficient services to internal and external customers. Work requires the exercise of considerable judgment, discretion, and tact to effectively work with outside organizations, contractors, citizens, neighborhood associations, and local businesses, as well as City employees and officials.

Salary: $89,882 - $141,831

Close Date: 10-21-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, emergency management, or a related field.
• Have at least five (5) years of progressive experience in federal grant management, disaster recovery, or community development.
• Have supervisory experience and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Possess strong knowledge of federal procurement standards, OMB circulars, and grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov, FEMA ePortal, Oracle ERP).
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public presentations and technical reporting.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Are familiar with Oracle Project Contracts and Grants Accounting modules.
• Have experience with CDBG-DR or similar federal disaster recovery programs.
• Have experience managing multi-million-dollar grant portfolios.
• Have experience in community engagement and public outreach.
• Possess a Master's degree in public administration, planning, or a related field.

Selection Process

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary89882CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home