CDBG Grants Manager

Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. 
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle, while allowing people to live and work where they love. 
 
As one of 20 cabinet agencies, S.C. Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency. Its mission is to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, which it does by supporting new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging industries such as life sciences, headquarters, and advanced energy. To drive the state’s advanced energy potential and global impact, S.C. Commerce helped organize the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS), designated as one of 31 federal Technology and Innovation Hubs in 2023. A national leader in foreign direct investment, South Carolina extends its international reach with representation in Europe and Asia, ensuring the state remains a top, global business destination from launch to legacy.

Job Purpose:
The CDBG Grants Manager serves as the principal point of contact for at least two assigned regions of the state. Provides technical assistance to units of local government and grant administrators regarding the development and implementation of Community Development Block Grants. Monitors grant activities for timely performance and compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Job Functions
1. Grant Management: Perform operational management for the CDBG program from project development through implementation phase by applying expert knowledge in assisting applicants with completing grant applications, reviewing applications, evaluating feasibility and fundability of proposals, recommending applications for approval, making funding recommendations, conducting site visits and providing project start-up guidance. To include providing timely training and assistance to grantees during project implementation in the evaluation of amendments, quarterly reports, financial reports, complaints and correspondence.
2. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensuring that grantees follow all Federal and State applicable laws, regulations and policies to include procedures outlined in the State CDBG Program's Implementation Manual. Provide continuous progress monitoring of all assigned projects on an ongoing basis. Conduct compliance reviews (typically conducted on-site) for adherence with all regulations and policies to include timely closeout of grant projects.
3. Technical Assistance and Training: Provide timely training and technical assistance to applicants, grantees and others in proposal writing, project implementation and closeout. To include serving as staff in training for CDBG program guidelines and compliance regulations.
4. Provide support and assistance to Senior Division staff, CDBG program administrator and tenured CDBG grant staff members as needed.A bachelor's degree and business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.
Prefer a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience in public administration, planning, program management, community development or grants or a master's degree in a related field and one year of grant experience.

Extensive knowledge of laws governing various state and federal agencies; considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration; good written and verbal communications skills; strong ability to analyze complex data and situations accurately and formulate effective strategies with minimum supervision; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Experience with Community Development Block Grant Program preferred, along with a working knowledge of federal grant requirements and the principles and practices of public administration.
 
Have a valid South Carolina driver's license.

In-state travel required with occasional travel to out of state locations. 

The South Carolina Department of Commerce offers an exceptional benefit package for full time and temporary grant positions that include:
 *Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
 *15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
 *15 days of sick leave per year.
 *13 paid holidays.
 *State Retirement Pension and 401K Plans
 *Deferred Compensation Programs
 *Paid Parental Leave.  
 *Telecommute options of 1-2 days per week.    

Salary : $46,655 - $86,321