Community Development Manager

Position: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION LOCATED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: HOME PROGRAM. NEGOTIABLE SALARY UP TO $84,829.00 TO COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Please refrain from attaching personal and identifiable information:
Driver’s License, Photo on Resumes, DD214, Vaccination cards, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Planning or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in in grants administration or community development, to include 3 years of lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job .

Note:

This is a remote position however the candidate must reside in the Atlanta metro area

Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

Specific License or Certification

Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Professional certifications related to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized program management are preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference:

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure.

EXAMINATION:

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Human Resources Management Department.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to oversee the financial and program administration and contract compliance activities of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and/or HOME program projects. Responsibilities include managing assigned staff, identifying eligible development projects, recommending funding, and preparing grant proposals.

Essential Functions:

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: participates in hiring and termination decisions; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees, management and funding sources; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with…