Program Analyst 3 Community Development Specialist 3

Program Analyst 3 Community Development Specialist 3

Salary

$77,922.00 - $96,777.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20250413111403HRDMGH

Department

Housing & Revitalization

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

Program Analyst 3 Community Development Specialist 3

Housing and Revitalization Department

The Program Analyst III - Community Development Specialist III is a senior level professional located within the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department's Community Development Division and Neighborhood Services Division, whose work will focus on public service activities for Detroit non-profits or public facility rehabilitation for Detroit non-profits.

Under general supervision, the Community Development Specialist III manages operations relating to public service grants or public facility rehab grants, and the needs of its non-profit subrecipients for community development projects. Program Analyst III (Community Development Specialist III) reports directly to the Neighborhood Services Director in the Neighborhood Services & Economic Development Division.

Examples of Duties

• Set up training and technical assistance sessions and meetings for subrecipients.
• Provides technical assistance to Subrecipient's in the form of reviews and evaluations, program development and implementation, sharing of best practices and expertise, skills training, and the transmission of working knowledge to help advance and expand project reach, outcomes, and impacts in the community.
• Assists with the development and execution of new programs/projects from inception to closure. Tracks and reports project milestones to leadership.
• Prepares contractual and operating agreements, and MOUs for multiple types of funded projects.
• Process reimbursement requests by reviewing for compliance and assisting subrecipients with uploading invoices into the City's financial system.
• Provide support to higher level analysts and project managers as needed.
• Write and review Requests for Proposals (RFP).
• Coordinate and monitor subrecipients.
• Track contractor performance and work closely with subrecipients to ensure federal, local, and state compliance.
• Attend meetings of other governmental agencies, businesses, and community groups as assigned and summarize discussion and action items.
• Assist with reporting, audits, and other deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban and regional planning, community and economic develop or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience providing project management related activities or a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of community development, grants, or economic development activities.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience administering and reporting on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded activities.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 06/25/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban and regional planning, community and economic development, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional experience providing project management related activities or a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of community development, grants, or economic development activities do you possess?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 7 years
• 7 or more years

03

How many years of experience administering and reporting on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or other funded activities do you possess?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 or more years

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job