What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Impact Administrator position at Athens-Clarke County Unified Government?
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO: Housing and Community Development Assistant Director
American Rescue Plan Act
Purpose of Job
The ideal candidate possesses a knowledge of and experience working with all requirements of Federal Financial Assistance and other grant funding. The Community Impact Administrator is a professional who will guide the ACCGov through a successful process of generating ideas, developing detailed implementation plans, and delivering solutions to meet specific targets while setting an environment for open collaboration.
The position will also be an integral and senior member of the team with high-level exposure to Unified Government leadership, departments, and stakeholders and will serve as a key point of contact for the American Rescue Plan Act through 2026, and other local funding programs.
Job Related Requirements
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Three years supervisory experience required.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Master’s degree preferred.
Two years grant writing experience preferred.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Division LeadershipLeads the daily operations of the Community Impact Division within the Housing and Community Development Department, as well as the inter-departmental ARPA Team (in collaboration with other Department Directors).
Plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel; handles employee concerns; directs work assignments; completes employee performance appraisals; recommends disciplinary action when required.
Maintains thorough understanding and interpretation of the American Rescue Plan Act and local government/community-based programs that may be beneficial to Athens-Clarke County.
Provides technical consultation and policy interpretation to staff, Managers, and public officials.
Prepares agenda reports in areas of responsibility and assists supervisor and Director with drafting other agenda reports.
Attends and presents at Mayor & Commission meetings as needed.
Participates in on going training to maintain familiarity with federal funding programs and requirements.
Performs research and analysis of guidelines or other issues to develop standards and procedures.
Interprets government publications and regulations as they pertain to project implementation.
Serves as a primary resource and liaison to internal departments and external stakeholders regarding ARPA capital projects, programs, policies, and services, among others.
Stakeholder EngagementServes as a primary resource and liaison to internal departments and external stakeholders regarding capital projects, programs, policies, and services funded through federal and local monies, among others.
Attends and provides administrative support for advisory committees, including preparation and dissemination of minutes, agendas, and other materials.
Oversees and facilitates public participation processes.
Leads the development and delivery of specific and strategic public engagement efforts.
Develop specific communication and outreach strategies to reach diverse population groups, such as seniors, youth, and businesses.
Develop and implement a plan to accomplish broader community awareness and engagement in processes surrounding federal and local funding administered by the department.
Prepares, reviews and approves plans, studies, and reports. Prepares project schedules.
Assists with the preparation of project status reports and presentations.
Increase Access to Services and Nonprofit Capacity
Coordinates and manages multiple moderately complex projects at various stages of implementation, incoordination with the Manager’s Office and incompliance with state/federal requirements.
Observes construction practices and advises contractor of improper, inadequate, or unsafe work methods.
Monitors the progress of contractors’ performance.
Oversees the monitoring of all subrecipients and beneficiaries of federal and local funding.
Prepares Construction Cost Estimates, Request for Proposals, and Change Orders.
Verifies and quantifies contract pay items to substantiate contractors’ request for payment.
Develops and reviews budgets, monitors account budgets, and approves expenditures in accordance with project and program allocations.
Assesses programs that will positively impact the recovery and long-term success of Athens-Clarke County.
Provides recommendations regarding programs, projects, and initiatives that will strengthen local government and the community.
Manages and coordinate ACCGov’s reporting requirements for pandemic-related funding and other funding. Manages financial details of project management including review of professional service invoices, budget tracking, billing projections, and payment thresholds, in collaboration with the Finance Department.
Assists in collecting and interpreting data throughout the course of the project and makes changes when necessary based on the results to work toward sustainability of the project.
Attends and provides administrative support for advisory committees, including preparation and dissemination of minutes, agendas, and other materials.
Performs special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or requested by departments by:
- Assisting in the preparation of grant applications, submissions, and oversight as needed
- Assisting with project management, financial tracking and organization for other intergovernmental grants.
Participates in ACCGov-wide and department-wide team activities working on specific issues and assignments.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of ACCGov, American Rescue Plan Act funds, State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds, and state and federal requirements.
Knowledge of federal reimbursement and reporting procedures.
Knowledge of project management practices.
Knowledge of meeting facilitation techniques and practices.
Knowledge of principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
Knowledge of community engagement strategies and technologies.
Knowledge of legal and business aspects of professional services contracts providing multi-discipline engineering and design products and of multi-discipline construction services contracts.
Knowledge of management, human resource management/personnel, financial and multi-discipline engineering practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
Knowledge of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental and human resource/personnel operations and activities.
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
Knowledge of the use of computers and various computer software programs relevant to the position.
Knowledge of grant writing and reporting.
Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor the performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently with limited supervision.
Ability to prepare, administer, and monitor multiple and detailed project budgets and anticipate future budgetary needs.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the county as they relate to projects and programs funded by federal and local monies administered by department..
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner. Has organizational, management, human relations, and technical skills.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Ability to handle required calculations using statistical calculations.
Ability to read, understand and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials.
Supplemental Information
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, calculators, scanners, and other office equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of reports, financial statements, balance sheets, reimbursement requests, vouchers, journal entry requests, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare financial statements, balance sheets, schedules and graphs, tax reports, bank reconciliations, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including accounting terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages, and perform calculations involving variables, polynomials, etc.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment (e.g., rulers, yardsticks, etc.).
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using computers and other office equipment. - Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computers, fax machines, typewriters, and other office equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
BENEFITS
http://www.accgov.com/434/Benefits
WELLNESS
http://www.accgov.com/wellness
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
http://www.accgov.com/index.aspx?nid=791
