What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Development Division (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development position at City of Baltimore, MD?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 12/5/2024
SALARY RANGE: $70,338.00 - $112,807.00 Annually
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) was created in 1968 to consolidate local community development efforts with housing and building code enforcement. With over 400 employees, DHCD strengthens City neighborhoods by attracting investors, developers, and homebuyers. Through the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home funds, City bond funds, and other creative financing mechanisms, DHCD’s finances and guides strategic development projects to meet housing and neighborhood needs. To hold property owners accountable and keep neighborhoods safe, DHCD monitors construction and building activity and enforces the City's building, fire, zoning, and related codes, as well as provides energy conservation services. A Program Coordinator plans and coordinates the activities of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and Inclusionary Housing programs that will promote and support fair and affordable housing throughout Baltimore for extremely low-income families. The Program Coordinator will assist the Director of Grants Administration (Director) and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Manager in conducting the research analytics, budget and financial administration, communications, and policy administration and strategy functions to ensure the success of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists the Director and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Manager with assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s (AHTF) principles and policies in compliance with the grant award guidelines for Baltimore City.
- Assists Director and Affordable Housing Trust Manager with management of the Inclusionary Housing program.
- Plans and coordinates the activities of the AHTF and Inclusionary Housing program, which includes developing long-range-goals, organizing activities, ensuring compliance with program standards, and evaluating outcomes.
- Assists the Director and Affordable Housing Trust Fund Manager with engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders regarding financial assessments.
- Maintains critical documents pertaining to budget and financial operations of the AHTF and Inclusionary Housing program.
- Assists in the development of procedures according to policies, to ensure compliance with state, federal and local law.
- Writes reports and pulls accomplishment data on program activities for submission to superiors and others.
- Monitors and reports on project progress.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience (7 years preferred) in planning, evaluation or coordination of a program or business or operation.
OR
NOTES(EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the basic techniques of program administration or business management.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of standard processes involved in contract management or procurement.
- Knowledge of grant funding requirements.
- Knowledge of customer relations.
- Knowledge of basic Federal, State, and Local grant procedures.
- Outstanding verbal and written communications skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to present research results orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan organize, implement, and administer a program or operation.
- Ability to utilize common business software.
- Ability to develop and install program procedures.
- Administrative ability.
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $70,338 - $112,807
