Community Development Block Grant; CDBG Manager

Join Our Team as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coordinator

Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The City is seeking a dedicated professional who exemplifies our core values of accountability, empowerment, innovation, and ownership
. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening our community through effective management of federal housing and community development programs.

In this grant‑funded role, you will take ownership of CDBG program activities, managing and implementing technical and specialized functions in compliance with federal regulations. You will empower community partners and stakeholders by providing guidance, technical assistance, and oversight for grant‑funded projects. By driving innovation
, you will identify new approaches to maximize program impact and improve community outcomes. Throughout your work, you will demonstrate accountability by ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and efficient use of resources.

This position reports directly to the Grants Manager and offers a stable Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.

If you are committed to meaningful public service and are motivated to make a positive impact through community development, we encourage you to apply and help us continue building a stronger, more resilient City.

• Directly manages and implements the CDBG program and is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing all programs under its jurisdiction.
• With appropriate input, strategically directs the use of CDBG funds including working with sub‑grantees and monitors grant activities; administers the set‑up of CDBG projects and activities in HUD’s Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS); tracks accomplishments and generates required reports; and coordinates the CDBG competitive grant program including presentations to non‑profits, coordinates application review, public hearings, and presentation to the City Council.
• Implements the details of the CDBG program, as well as provides leadership and vision in the development and guidance of other programs.
• Develops, amends, and implements the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, Citizen Participation Plan, Analysis of Impediments, Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and any other required policies and documents for program implementation.
• Utilizes program compliant forms, ads and policies within internal City procedures to address and document compliance with related federal and local requirements affecting grant activities.
• Develops grant reports, enters information in Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS), Florida Housing Finance Corporation Reporting System, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other reporting tools required by HUD, Florida Housing, or other state/federal funders.
• Monitors sub recipients to ensure program compliance.
• Conducts briefing sessions, training and orientations with program participants including applicants, sub recipients, lenders, and vendors.
• Monitors program budget and expenditures.
• Receives and verifies completeness and compliance of invoices, payment authorizations and coordinates through City system for payment.
• Maintains procurement, financial and programmatic files, ensuring program compliance.
• Reports to supervisor on program progress, compliance, and performance measures.
• Retrieves data for reports and conducts statistical comparisons of information.
• Processes client files including certifying family/individual qualifications for assistance in accordance with program activity procedures.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Professional Planning or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years responsible experience in CDBG programs.

Possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida state Driver’s License.

Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other…