Community Resources Specialist II - Housing Rehabilitation Program Manager

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Community Resources Specialists II to monitor US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted programs including reviewing activities to determine compliance with the programmatic and financial terms and conditions of agreements and applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and other requirements. Complex administrative and technical work functions related to grants management that requires interpretation, judgment and determining appropriate processes to be used. Monitors contracts with outside agencies as well as internal departments for Community Development. Responsible for development of HUD reports, including data entry and draw down of federal funds using Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) database. Assists in the preparation of the City's 5-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with course work in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, 3-5 years experience in contract administration, financial management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with federal grant programs, affordable housing, mortgage services, human services or community development preferred. Certification as Housing Counselor preferred.

The Housing Rehabilitation Program Manager monitors US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted programs including reviewing activities to determine compliance with the programmatic and financial terms and conditions and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and other requirements for housing rehabilitation projects in the City of Roanoke. 

The Program Manager performs routine administrative and technical work functions related to grants management that requires interpretation, judgment and determining appropriate processes to be used to administer the delivery of the program. Responsibilities include coordination between partner organizations for project collaborations, completion of environmental assessments, maintain database and file management, and will be responsible for monitoring program's achievements and compliance with standards and regulations. The position will monitor the budget, approve payments, and track the program's financial accounting systems in accordance with established accounting procedures.

Requires highly organized work process and attention to detail, ability to work independently as well as in team environment, flexible and strong work ethic. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in business or accounting, project management experience, and three to five years of experience and/or training in contract administration, financial management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with federal grant programs, affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, mortgage services, human services or community development preferred.
 

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.