Programs & Grants Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing and administering grant funding received by The City of Frederick, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnership Program, and other federal and state grants. The Grant Manager requires broad and specific knowledge of community and affordable housing development and will have frequent contact with government officials, community groups and the general public.

Occasional evening meetings will be required.

• Administers all aspects of the City of Frederick’s CDBG Program, including developing the Consolidated Plan and annual action plan, citizen participation plan, annual budget, budget amendments and program guidelines.
• Prepares Annual and Semi-Annual Reports for submission to HUD including the CAPER.
• Conducts environmental assessments and maintains an environmental review record on approved projects.
• Reviews requests for payment and monitors compliance with grant/loan terms and conditions.
• Establishes projects and enters related data, including payment information, in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) to ensure compliance and timeliness.
• Provides technical assistance to staff, sub-grantee, and stakeholders on program requirements and compliance regulations for contractor eligibility, employee interviews, Davis Bacon, Section 3 and MBE/WBE.
• Prepares periodic reports on program performance, maintains financial and other records, and document compliance with required certifications.
• Undertakes other community development activities by assisting community organizations, property owners, developers of qualifying projects with Federal or State community development, neighborhood revitalization grants, loans or other programs.
• Works with citizens in assessing their needs and programs that would apply to their situations.
• Administers the Sold on Frederick, Acquisition for Affordable Housing, Operation Rehab, and Maryland Mortgage Partnership programs.
• Administers the granting program for Rental Licensing Funds and the City Housing Fund to include NOFA, grant agreements, funds distribution, reporting and monitoring.
• Administers the Housing Counseling Program and provides supervision to staff.
• Prepares annual programs budgets, maintains all necessary files, prepares annual reports, and assists in annual audit.
• Works with the following city departments:
  Finance, Planning, Economic Development, and other City departments on analyses, findings, and recommendations.
• Make presentations at public meetings to the City Council, Planning Commission, Fair Housing Commission, and other organizations.
• Performs various administrative, reporting, and compliance functions of grants administered by the Department of Housing and Human Services to subgrantees.
• Make policy recommendations to the Housing Policy Advisor.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude with other staff, residents, sub-recipients, City officials, and non-profit administrators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, community development, public administration, real estate development, economics or related field preferred. Five (5) years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in HUD/CDBG administration.

• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to community…