Description
General Summary : The Community Development Program Manager is responsible for the development
and implementation of activities and projects funded by the county's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Grand Victoria Riverboat fund. Reporting to the Planning Division Manager, the Community Development Program Manager also assists the Assistant Director in the development of plans, policies, analysis and reports associated with these programs. The position is grant funded and is contingent on future funding awards. Kane County reserves the right to change the scope of duties and responsibilities of this position to meet its workflow demands.
External agencies could include the following and vary by grant funding received or awarded :
- Federal agencies, such as U.S. Housing & Urban Development.
- State agencies, such as Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.
- Local Municipalities and Non-profit agencies.
- Grand Victoria Foundation
The Development & Community Service Department, for these programs, reports to the Development Committee, the Riverboat Committee, the Community Development Commission, and the HOME Commission.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides administrative, financial and management oversight for the activities and projects funded under the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs and Grand Victoria Riverboat fund.Assists in community engagement activities and responds to applicants and stakeholder inquiries in a timely fashion.Assists in the review and evaluation of project proposals received thru the Community Development Fund, the Affordable Housing Fund, and Grand Victoria Riverboat application rounds.Assists in the development and implementation of Community Development Fund, the Affordable Housing Fund and Grand Victoria Riverboat program policies, guidelines and procedures.Prepares funding agreements, amendment documents, and various security instruments.Develops work plans, procedures and budgets, and then monitors implementation activities to ensure project completion and fund expenditures are within time and budget constraints.Reviews, analyzes, and approves budgets; reviews and processes draw requests.Tracks overall programmatic and financial reporting to ensure timely progress toward commitment and expenditure deadlines.Presents information and progress reports to various boards and committees as needed; provides analysis of the status of current projects and activities.Serves as a subject-matter expert regarding HUD regulations and program implementation.Reviews and analyzes the financial performance of projects. Makes findings and conclusions, and provides direction and assistance as needed to ensure programs are financially viable.Creates and submits reports in accordance with HUD's standards / requirements.Lead multi-year planning efforts that related to community development programs that assist Kane County households.Other duties as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.Detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Project management skills and experience, with the ability to drive projects to completion with long-term sustainability.Experience and familiarity with various research techniques to assess project progress.Ability to convey complex data / information, both verbally and in written form.Ability to tactfully and effectively establish collaborative and productive working relationships with various stakeholders.Ability to coordinate development of financial recommendations, reports, studies and presentations.Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Ability to formulate goals, objectives, schedules, and priorities for activities that support the accomplishment of projects and programs.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community Development, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.Master's degree preferred.At least five (5) years of project management / grant administration or community development experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, keyboarding, talking, listening, and vision are required 80% of the time.
Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are required about 20% of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort or exposure to hazards due to temperature, dust, noise, and the like. Low levels of lifting up to 20 pounds, pushing / pulling, handling of documents and activities such as stooping or climbing are required in unusual or non-routine situations.
EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Computer, printer / scanner / copier, fax machine, telephone, and calculator.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :
Reports to : Planning Division Manager
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “may."