Purpose & Job Related Requirements

When assigned to Community Development, Continuum of Care Homeless Services and Social Services:

The purpose of this job is to administer grant funded contracts, provide technical assistance to sub recipient agencies in implementing programs, and assure compliance with government regulations and contract provisions. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing non-housing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) social services , and Continuum of Care homeless services related projects and activities for program operations, monitoring and oversight; overseeing daily operations of sub recipients and assuring compliance with issues such as labor, common rule compliance, programmatic and regulatory technical assistance and monitoring; data analysis and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

When Assigned to Affordable Housing/Economic Development:
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Real Estate, or Public Administration or related field and three years’ experience in housing development, housing finance, credit underwriting, accounting, auditing, or financial management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

When assigned to Community Development, Continuum of Care Homeless Services and Social Services:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and three years experience in professional-level community development grant management, federal grant management and grant writing or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Reviews and approves reimbursement requests and budget revisions from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded sub recipient agencies in order to insure that program expenditures are aligned with goals and are in compliance with applicable regulations.

Reviews and understands federal regulations and communicates understanding with applicable agencies to insure sub-recipient agency programs comply with federal regulations; assists agencies in applying for grants.

Assists in the development of strategies and policies to create affordable housing opportunities in Athens-Clarke County.

Maintains records of accomplishments of agencies for consolidation into the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and quarterly reports.

Serves as departmental contact and provides technical assistance to sub recipient agencies, CHDOs, CBDOs, and their contracted agencies in implementing their programs and abiding by government regulations.

Consults and coordinates sub recipient agency projects with other departments; prepares and presents reports on the activities of sub recipient agencies to local, state, and federal agencies; prepares reports for inter-office use.

Evaluates the appropriateness and content of proposals for assistance received from community agencies.

Assists in the drafting of requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluation of proposals and management of the RFP process.

Assists in developing inter-departmental policies and working relationships; assists with the development of operating policies, procedures, goals and objectives for the department.

Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and individual projects; prepares periodic status reports.

Assists with preparation of agenda items; public hearings and meetings.

Analyzes a variety of socio-economic data to assess the needs of the community.

Monitors the activities of sub recipient agencies for contract compliance and budget.

Assists in preparation of grant applications on behalf of the unified government.

Assists in developing programmatic funding strategies;

Provides technical assistance to other departments and non-CDBG agencies when requested; interprets federal regulations for Housing and Community Development and sub recipient agencies.

Assists in preparation of funding applications for release to the community and non-profit agencies.

Assists in preparation of sub recipient agency contracts; reviews agency statements of services, grant budgets and performance goals for accuracy and compliance with consolidated plan, reviews contract with attorney, prepares contract for execution.

Inspects sub recipient agencies and other Housing and Community Development
Department related projects for compliance; maintains files on individual projects.

Works closely with sub recipient agencies through project completion.

Inspects sub recipient agencies' projects for quality and compliance; monitors their expenditures; recommends payment for projects and professional services.

When Assigned to Affordable Housing/Economic Development:
Assists with completion of Historic Preservation Section 106 assessments and environmental reviews.

Assists with the administration of the small business revolving loan fund through the provision of technical assistance to applicants in the development of loan packages.

Monitors and provides technical assistance to: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act funded housing and economic development sub-recipient agencies; s to ensure compliance with Federal regulations, and achievement of required performance standards: 3) HOME Investment Partnership Act

Assists with the facilitation of Revolving Loan Review and the Loan Review Committee for small business loan recommendations.

Performs other duties as required.

When assigned to Community Development, Continuum of Care Homeless Services and Social Services
Assists with planning and drafting the HUD Continuum of Care grant application; Assists with Continuum of Care data analysis and reporting;

Assists with the annual Point in Time Count of homeless people in ACC;

Monitors and provides technical assistance to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public services and Continuum of Care funded sub recipient agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations and achievement of required performance standards.

Assists with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public facilities and improvements projects.

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Housing and Community Development Department.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.

Knowledge of theory and practice of affordable housing and community development, current trends in the development of public-private partnerships, statistical analysis techniques, accounting and budget analysis, local policies and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Skills in interpreting contract language, performing moderately complex mathematical computations and statistical analysis,
Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with supervisors and other staff members.

Ability to deliver presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders, including: HCD staff, ACCGov departments, community members, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. Ability to handle required math calculations.

Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.

Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply the HUD regulations and department procedures and policies.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants as well as from supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, requests, audits, drafts, applications, budgets and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports, proposals, advertisements, letters, memos and miscellaneous documents using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people and groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including engineering, legal, counseling and accounting terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages; interpret graphs; compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; perform statistical calculations.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter.

MOTOR COORDINATION: May require the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

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