What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Programs Specialist position at City of Springfield, Ohio?
This is responsible administrative coordination in the Community Development Department. This position is responsible for working with multiple departments within the City of Springfield, non-profit providers, and state and federal agencies to assist in the implementation and day-to-day coordination of federally funded programming – including Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grants, Shelter Plus Care, and related funding. The Federal Programs Specialist assists the Federal Programs Manager in day-to-day responsibility of contract compliance, invoicing, programming coordination and communication; and assists with planning and deployment of federal programs by assisting in the coordination of resources, addressing issues, analyzing and reporting trends, and presenting information in various forms. The position works among multiple divisions within the Community Development Department, under the general direction of the Neighborhood Services Manager. This position will work in many different areas of the City of Springfield.Any one position may not include all specific duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed.
- Prepares correspondence to various agencies and individuals in response to specific inquiries about local government.
- Examines, analyzes, and prepares analysis of trends related to low and moderate income populations, limited clientele populations and service providers, as well as other federally required program specific planning and reporting.
- Develops monitoring systems and establishes procedures for screening, processing and evaluating of program partnerships, funding, contract compliance, and invoicing.
- Processes loan payments from housing related legacy programming within the city.
- Monitors and assists with compliance through HOME, NSP, and other federally funded programming both internally and with community partners.
- Examines, analyzes, and reports findings on patterns of diverse and equitable development and investment opportunities throughout the city of Springfield.
- Develops, organizes and collaborates with other city departments, citizens and community groups on a variety of place making initiatives.
- Performs other related work and duties as assigned.
- Demonstration of relevant experience in coordination and oversight of federal regulatory compliance and oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Possession of a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent system.
- Experience and/or understanding of federally funded entitlement programming and funding compliance.
- The candidate must be experienced in public speaking, and comfortable working within neighborhoods and throughout the entire community.
Salary : $24 - $31
