What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development Administrator (4385-29) position at Hamilton County, Ohio?
Job Title: Community Development Administrator
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!
- Starting Pay: $43.51 an hour
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! As the Community Development Division Manager at Hamilton County, you will be at the forefront of driving transformative housing and community development initiatives that impact local governments, nonprofits, and residents alike. You will lead a passionate team to manage multi-million-dollar HUD-funded programs, foster public-private partnerships, and champion innovative solutions to enhance affordable housing and economic growth. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape policies, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and leave a lasting impact on the communities you serve.
Summary of Job Duties:
- Leads the Community Development division and oversees, plans, directs, and coordinates staff activities.
- Oversees policy and program development for HUD entitlement grants, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), Emergency Solutions
- Coordinates housing and economic development programs by developing strategies to stimulate private investment and foster public-private partnerships rant (ESG), CDBG-CV, HOME-ARP, and other federal program funds.
- Provides programmatic oversight of community development activities across 43 participating local governments, nonprofit providers, contractors, and developers.
- Manages sub-recipients and contractors by conducting programmatic risk analyses, providing procurement training, ensuring prevailing wage compliance, engaging in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) outreach, maintaining Section 3 compliance, and performing regular monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field.
- Five (5) years of directly related experience, including contract and grant administration, and HUD regulations and management
- at least two (2) years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
- demonstrated knowledge and expertise in government regulatory requirements, government structure and process, housing and economic development policies and practices, and government or urban planning.
- An advanced degree in the area of specialization may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Work Location and Hours:
- 138 East Court St. Cincinnati, Oh. 45202
- 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30
Deadline to Apply:
Open Until Filled
Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.
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