General Description

The Community Development Grant Manager is responsible for overall federal grant management and the financial reporting required for all Community Development programs. This position administers, plans, and coordinates the annual grant allocation process. Work requires considerable judgment, initiative, professional knowledge, and involves responsibility for making professional decisions on regulatory, financial, and administrative problems. Direction is received from the Community Development Administrator and Department Head. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional and technical personnel.

Essential Functions

• High level of knowledge and skills in the regulatory component of a countywide affordable housing program.
• Ability to read and interpret rules and regulations of grant funders.
• Strong project management skills are essential.
• Excellent listening, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environment with considerable stimuli.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of affordable housing operations.
• Advanced knowledge of financial data analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of information technology applications used in finance and housing operations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical documents, procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to prepare and review complex studies and technical reports.
• The ability to respond appropriately and work diligently with a variety of people from different backgrounds, including elected officials, community leaders, non-profit agency staff, individuals experiencing homelessness and the general public.
• Effective communicator (both written and verbal) and a creative and energetic leader with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience in developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating programs in a non-profit, public sector, or similar environment.
• Experience in strategic planning, problem-solving, program development, and evaluation.
• Ability to lead, train and supervise professional and technical staff.
• Analytical and personnel management, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Computer Skills: word processing, spreadsheet development and database programs

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in related field preferred or minimum of eight years of experience working with federal regulatory compliance and affordable housing finance.

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.