What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Analyst position at Harris County?
About Harris County Housing & Community Development:
Harris County Housing & Community Development provides life-enhancing projects and programs to residents of Harris County. Our services include spurring community investment through the provision of homebuying programs, partnering with community members and housing developers to build diverse housing options that uplift communities and offer other assistance that support community building.
Program Analyst Overview:
Under the direction of the Development Manager, the Program Analyst for infrastructure and housing projects functions as an analyst to RFP documents and Entitlement applications, evaluate project proposals and identify funding opportunities for Harris County. The Program Analyst serves as a point of contact for applicants and interested parties seeking funding from Harris County and ensures potentially funded projects are compliant with applicable regulations and guidelines. The Program Analyst guides a project from application submission to award by coordinating information and providing support through budget and data analysis. The Program Analyst will also engage in quality assurance and compliance monitoring of processes and procedures in alignment with HUD, State and County regulations and guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Solves a wide range of highly complex, multi-disciplinary problems which must consider long-term company-wide planning.
Tasks require comparing alternative courses of action and making a decision, subject to approval from supervisor.
Review and evaluate grant applications and other submissions as needed
Compose, edit, submit, and manage funding/grant proposals, outgoing correspondence, memos, and files
Provide quality assurance and compliance monitoring of department and County processes and procedures
Prepare agenda items for Commissioners Court
Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned
Respond to information requests generated through mail, e-mail and telephone contact
Other duties as assigned.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, Geography, Social Sciences or related field.
Two (2) years experience working with any of the following programs: CDBG, CDBG DR, or HOME; experience with infrastructure projects or new construction housing projects; experience with compliance monitoring and/or quality assurance, program administration, and grant writing and/or grant management.
Two (2) years experience working with infrastructure projects and/or new construction housing projects .
Two (2) years experience with Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) projects.
Experience with managing grant specific application processes, maintaining documentation, files and correspondence
Licensure:
Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to interpret HUD rules and regulations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Reading comprehension and critical thinking
Public speaking
Organizational and file management skills
Time management, daily activity planning and ability to meet deadlines
Internet research and information analysis
Policy review and analysis
PowerPoint presentations
Ability to facilitate meetings, presentations and/or public discussions
Use of Microsoft Suite and HUD IDIS
Management, Policy Analyst, Public Service, Administrative, Communications, Basic Accounting
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Grant-funded
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. hybrid telework and in office
Work Environment:
This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $30 - $40
