Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager

Community Solutions

Jefferson City, Missouri

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

NOTE: Internal payroll classification is: Economic Development Manager

TRAVEL: 20 - 40% day travel, with occasional overnight travel required

Why You’ll Love This Position:

The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Community Solutions Division is seeking a talented team member who is reliable, well-organized, pays attention to detail, and has strong interpersonal skills.

We seek someone who exemplifies Team DED’s values. Someone who enjoys working in a team environment, has the ability to establish strong customer relationships, is adept at developing creative solutions, and who can build trust through responsible action, honest communication and stewardship. This position leads in the planning and implementation of initiatives, policies, and work standards for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) team to ensure that the Department's goals, resources, and operations are effectively aligned with our mission of Helping Missourians Prosper .

Program Administration

• Directs the overall planning, development, and administration of the state CDBG program.

• Plans, directs, and evaluates public relations activities designed to promote and create awareness of programs, services, and/or financial assistance.

• Negotiates and/or administers contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, community, and private business organizations; functions as a liaison and/or representative for CDBG.

• Leads the development and implementation of program annual planning and delivery (Consolidated Plan, Action Plan), conducts public hearings and meetings, and recommends changes to program policies, procedures, and practices.

• Oversees the programmatic updates to program documents and forms.

• Stays informed on federal regulations and ensures their implementation into Missouri’s program.

Personnel

• Directs and/or assists program personnel in developing and managing policies in their assigned area of responsibility to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.

• Responsible for providing leadership in the training, directing, managing, and evaluating staff in their area of assigned responsibility.

General

• Leads in developing, implementing, and/or interpreting new or revised program, departmental, or legislative initiatives impacting the program.

• Prepares presentations for conferences, training sessions, and meetings relating to community or economic development programs.

• Monitors expenditures according to budget allocations/appropriations; recommends and/or initiates cost-saving measures.

• Exercises considerable independence, initiative, and judgment in planning and coordinating community and economic development programs under general administrative direction; work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of operational results.

• Perform other related work as assigned.

COMPETENCIES :

• Comprehensive knowledge of the state CDBG program.

• Comprehensive knowledge of economic, political, social, geographic, and cultural factors which affect community and economic development programs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing and economic development promotion.

• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations which affect the business environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of governmental budgeting, fiscal management, and grant/contract management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of local government.

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial and tax management, economic development, and accounting/auditing principles and procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge of managerial techniques and administrative practices.

• Ability to review, analyze, interpret, and/or prepare state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assigned community and/or economic development program.

• Ability to testify as an expert witness.

• Ability to develop, implement, and administer program-based seminars, workshops, or training sessions including public speaking and presentations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental officials, legislators, state and local officials (e.g., community and neighborhood organizations, regional planning commissions), staff, and the general public.

• Ability to prepare, analyze, and evaluate policies and operations, and formulate recommendations.

• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare clear and concise reports.

• Ability to take direction and meet required deadlines.

• Ability to provide leadership and supervision to program staff.

• Ability to manage change, provide program management, and achieve results.

• Ability to develop short and long-range plans that meet established objectives and contribute to the overall goals and mission of the agency.

• Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Finance, Community or Economic Development, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or a closely related field; AND

5 5 or more years of relevant, professional experience

Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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