Community Development Manager

Management level in community and economic development under general managerial direction of the Director of Community & Economic Development requiring extensive knowledge of the community political system and business community in order to provide overall administration of the community development/housing division, supervise Community Development staff and other assigned staff. Performs a variety of professional duties and responsibilities included in administering, coordinating, implementing, and ensuring program and performance compliance of federal, state, and local grant programs for community development and affordable housing.

This includes the administration of the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs.

Provides overall direction of division, develops plans, policies and procedures to facilitate implementation of programs and services, develops priority goals and objectives, prepares and monitors budget, evaluates programs and provides technical advice and interpretation of applicable federal and state guidelines, laws and procedures, directs overall operations, (e.g. approves expenditures of funds relevant to program and service areas, , implements needed changes in policies, procedures and programs, directly supervise subordinate staff, oversees the community development housing process, maintains clear communication with the director and staff and open communication and with elected and non-elected representatives or jurisdictions, develops strong communication with HUD area office, provides technical assistance to community groups and individuals to assist in their overall understanding of grant programs.

Ensures compliance with HUD programs, including interpretation of federal and state regulations and polices on programmatic and administrative matters. Coordinates and prepares submission of Annual Action Plan and Consolidated plan to HUD, as well as required reports.

Master’s degree in business administration or community planning or public administration or urban studies and two (2) years related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or community planning or public administration or urban studies and five (5) years related experience; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Must maintain a current, valid United States driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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