Job description
- Provides leadership by planning, organizing, and leading all affordable housing and community development programming and activities for the division. Responsible for managing all aspects of the HUD federally funded programs, including but not limited to financial management and budgeting, data collection and reporting as required by HUD, managing subrecipients, and preparing the multi-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
- Develops and regularly updates comprehensive housing strategy for the City working with partners in the local affordable housing development community
- Advances the City's community development priorities by fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to: the City of Champaign, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission,the Housing Authority of Champaign County (HACC); state and federal agencies; non-profit community development corporations; and financial institutions.
- Administers contracts relative to housing and community development initiatives.
- Actively promoting the development of affordable housing opportunities throughout the City.
- Oversees administration of affordable housing and community development grant programs by division staff; responsible for program design and development, preparation of grant applications including applications for annual entitlement grants, design and management of record keeping systems, delegation of program management activities to division staff, monitoring of staff and program performance, preparation and submittal of performance reports, and compliance with federal, state, and local grantor requirements.
- Oversees the preparation of and/or prepares agreements and contracts including, but not limited to, construction contracts, grant agreements, and financial documents, for review and approval by the Legal Division.
- Coordinates preparation of the multi-year Consolidated Plan; develops and implements a schedule for preparation of the annual action plan; facilitates public hearings in connection with the plan; drafts the plan, including recommended affordable housing and community development strategies, for review and approval by the Community Development Commission and City Council.
- Manages the small business, property, and housing loan portfolio, ensuring timely loan repayments; prepares and executes mortgage releases, subordination agreements, assumption agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City with respect to the loan portfolio.
- Knowledge and skills typically acquired through completion of Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Housing Management/Development, Human Services, Social Services, or related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience.
- Experience with HUD reporting systems, particularly IDIS (Integrated Disbursement & Information System).
- Knowledge of federal grant accounting principles and procedures, ability to analyze financial information, and ability to manage grants including ability to use HUD financial system(s) including Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS), eLOCCS (Line of Credit Control System), and other reporting systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Outstanding critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, with high attention to detail including the ability to manage and shift multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field;
- Relevant professional certification;
- Supervisory experience.
- Attach a current resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience
JobID: 413
Position Type:
Administration/Management/Community Development
Administration/Management/Community Development
Date Posted:
3/31/2023
3/31/2023
Location:
Urbana City Building
Urbana City Building
Date Available:
When filled
When filled
Closing Date:
When filled
When filled
Join Our Team!
Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Typical Starting Salary Range: $89, 437.50 - $118,504.69 annually
Full-time, exempt + excellent benefits
Typical Starting Salary Range: $89, 437.50 - $118,504.69 annually
Full-time, exempt + excellent benefits
The City of Urbana is accepting applications for the Grants Manager. This position is responsible for administration of affordable housing and community development programs funded primarily with federal and state grants, including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund, State of Illinois ESG and DCEO grants,housing rehabilitation grants, and first-time homebuyer programs. Functions include preparation and implementation of a multi-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans, preparation and administration of the division budget, oversight of programs administered by division staff, and compliance with federal, state, and local grantor requirements. Also responsible for providing staff support to the Community Development Commission and City Council.
Duties include:
Qualifications include:
Preferred Attributes:
For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however nterested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by April 21, 2023.
Benefits Summary:
A description of the benefits package associated with this position can be found at:www.urbanacareers.org/management-benefits.
Selection Process:
This Civil Service examination process will establish an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Femi Fletcher, Human Resources Manager, at: fnfletcher@urbanaillinois.us or call (217) 384-2458. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder
About the Community Development Services Department
The mission of the Community Development Services Department is to maintain and improve the quality of life for Urbana citizens by providing programs of economic development, housing, planning, zoning enforcement, and building safety code enforcement. The department is comprised of four divisions: Building Safety, Economic Development, Grants Management and Planning. Learn more at: www.urbanaillinois.us/departments/community-development.
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 41,275 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor Diane Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us.
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
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