Community and Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist (Grant Funded)

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Community an Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist in the Department of Community Development and Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs technical and administrative work in support of the City of Henderson’s Office of Community and Neighborhood Programs; and performs related duties as assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agreement/contract development, negotiation of project scope and budget, monitoring that federal and state regulations are applied, verification of eligible activities, researching and reporting on activity outcomes, and conducting on-site inspections.

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard shift assignments include a four (4) day work week (Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm) and three (3) days off (Friday - Sunday.) *This position is eligible for remote work for up to half of the regularly scheduled work week; at least 50% of the work time must be spent in-person onsite. This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who successfully complete their probationary/qualifying period. Remote work options for this classification/vacancy are subject to change.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
An ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, monitor, and report on various affordable housing projects and grants. Key responsibilities for this position will include evaluating and underwriting loans for affordable housing projects, mixed-use projects, preparation of loan documents, and monitoring construction financing. The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate with a high degree of independence of action, including the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems and interpreting policies and federal guidelines. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex public and private partnerships are highly desirable.

An ideal candidate's educational background would include major coursework in public administration, business administration, urban studies or a closely related field such as finance, economics, real estate, social work, or human studies.

NOTE: This is a full-time grant-funded position, eligible for the same benefits as a regular full-time position. This position is currently funded through an entitlement grant and the continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, employees taking this position will have rights as outlined in the “reduction in force” language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of full-time experience performing grant administration or housing program duties for a municipal government or non-profit agency; or four (4) years of full-time experience in new residential construction or rehab, construction management, economic or urban development, building inspection, construction management, or a related field
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable: Experience in the development of multi-family affordable housing and low-income populations

Required Documents/Assessment Information

1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
*Please attach the applicable documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Performance Component* (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, November 5, 2025
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

*Candidates who are invited to the Oral Board Interview will be asked to complete a performance component prior to their scheduled interview time. More information will be sent to those candidates who are invited to move forward.

Selection Interview - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

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