What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST position at Arizona Department of Administration?
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Job No : 529495
Work Type : Full-time
Location : REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories : Misc / Other / Not Applicable
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION SPECIALIST
Job Location :
Address : 1110 W. Washington St., Suite 280, Phoenix, AZ 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
Posting Details :
Salary : $60,000 - $63,000
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Grade 20
Job Summary :
This position will oversee the day-to-day management of approximately 30-60 contracts, which are managed by the Community Development & Revitalization (CD&R) Programs division of the Arizona Department of Housing. This program provides federal funding for a wide range of housing, community development and revitalization efforts, including funding for housing rehabilitation and other community development activities. This position will focus on overseeing contracts connected with a variety of community development activities and housing rehabilitation. Other duties as assigned.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.
Job Duties :
This position will review project applications; make funding recommendations to the Program Administrator; prepare contractual agreements and related documents; review documentation for compliance with federal cross cutting regulations such as Environmental Review, Labor Standards, Procurement, Section 3, etc.; review project performance and expenditure reports; perform desk and site monitoring visits; assist the CD&R Team with competitive project round scoring; and other duties as assigned. This position will work closely with units of local government, non-profit and for profit entities throughout project implementation and provide technical assistance as needed.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Highest qualified candidates will have at knowledge of the state and federal funding sources administered by the agency including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), State Housing Trust Funds (SHTF), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF), and other public financing tools. The candidate must have contract management experience.
Selective Preference(s) :
Pre-Employment Requirements :
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits :
The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including :
- Flexible schedules to create a work / life balance
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster / adopted child (pilot program)
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement :
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.
Contact Us : housing.az.gov
Advertised : 17 Oct 2024 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close :
Salary : $60,000 - $63,000
