Community Development Program Manager (Uncl)

JOB CODE: 3625

PAY GRADE: 2260

SALARY RANGE: $52,473 - $88,604

LOCATION OF WORK
Office of Community Development

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the leadership of the Urban Development Director or a designee, performs highly responsible managerial work overseeing various federal programs, including the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOWPA) Grant, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grants, other Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, and other federal grant programs. Performs challenging and rewarding work helping to design and implement programs that improve the lives of lower-income residents of East Baton Rouge Parish. General supervision is exercised over administrative staff. Performs other work as requested.

ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Plans and develops strategic short and long-range goals and objectives for the Office of Community Development Programs and projects based on the guidance of the Urban Development Director, Assistant Urban Development Director, and HUD regulations. Supports program development and implementation of plans, policies, and procedures for a diverse portfolio of subrecipients, contractors, and vendors engaged in providing programs, projects, and/or services to low to moderate-income residents. Specializes in either affordable housing and public facility development and construction; homeless shelter and services, tenant-based rental assistance, down payment assistance, and other supportive or public services; rehabilitation for homeowners, lead and asbestos remediation, and other repair and rehabilitation services; or special projects that could include disaster recovery, corridor and neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and/or community development services. Provides financial management through reviews and approval of the submission of all grants and budgets, through reviews of operational and financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with funding source regulations, and through approval of all financial, personnel, and related transactions. Engages the community by representing the department at governmental and civic meetings in reviewing grants, budgets, and operations; represents the department in television appearances, radio interviews, and with community-based organizations regarding Office of Community Development activities; assists with organizing community engagement forums. Serves as a liaison to federal and state agencies, City-Parish departments, and nonprofit managers; ensures that all community engagement is conducted in an equitable and inclusive manner. Provides compliance oversight to ensure that federal, state, and local regulations are followed; participates in budget preparation and management; organizes and maintains documentation of audits, monitoring, nonprofit board makeup, reports, Secretary of State status, insurance, contracts, and other documents as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principals, practices, and techniques of modern business administration with the capability of applying this knowledge to the administration of HUD programs. Knowledge of HUD programs and federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations regarding grant programs. Knowledge of practices and procedures of program and financial management, including contract management, grant administration, and budgeting. Knowledge of the ecosystem of nonprofit organizations that provide essential services. Knowledge of a distinct nature regarding housing assistance, housing rehabilitation, homeownership, construction, neighborhood improvement work, homelessness services, tenant-based rental assistance, public services, or community-based service work. Skill in managing contractual obligations in public-private partnerships, including reading and drafting contracts and agreements and ensuring proper procurement; skill in the effective execution of public-private partnership projects. Ability to learn and use digital tools effectively to manage projects and programs, including the City-Parish's MUNIS Self Service, Neighborly Grant Portal, Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR), SharePoint, Adobe PDF, and other systems as needed for program management. Ability to think objectively and analytically and to perform work carefully, accurately, independently, and in groups; ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Ability to provide technical assistance and capacity building to organizations as well as the ability to conduct risk assessments, monitor projects and programs, and oversee subrecipients. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, vendors, and contractors. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with staff, funding sources, the community, private partners, external agencies, consumers, and other stakeholders. Ability to demonstrate commitment to the department's mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS