What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Programs Manager position at West Virginia Department of Commerce?
Job Title: Housing Programs Manager
Organization: Department of Economic Development – Community Advancement and Development
Primary Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Work Locations: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Building 3, Ste. 700, Charleston, WV
Job: Management
Employee Status: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, up to 25 % of the time
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting:
Description
This is a permanent position associated with federal funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This position is fully in-person.
COMPANY INTRO:
The West Virginia Department of Economic Development is the state's leading organization for bringing and retaining businesses within the Mountain State. Whether it is assisting a company navigating legal issues, an industry looking for a site to build, or an advanced manufacturer looking to train a new workforce, the Department of Economic Development is there to assist. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development office also stands ready to serve its communities through state and federal funding in two major ways through Infrastructure and Sustainability.
West Virginia Community Advancement and Development (WV CAD) works to encourage strong civic engagement through Infrastructure, Sustainability, Compliance, and Resiliency. WV CAD administers state and federal programs designed to improve the quality of life in West Virginia.
Our goal is to make resources a reality by assisting with access to housing, creating and retaining jobs, developing critical infrastructure, and contributing to community viability while assisting individuals and families to become more self-sufficient.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Administer, manage, and coordinate federal housing grant programs for the WV Department of Economic Development. Plans, implements, and delivers robust training designed to improve the capacity and quality of services provided by sub-recipients of the housing programs including the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program and the federal Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant programs.
Work involves selection and oversight of subgrantees administering programs at the local level. Responsible for overseeing subgrant agreements with local nonprofits, coordinating activities and inspections of units as needed, evaluating and coordinating functions, developing and evaluating training opportunities, ensuring federal compliance, ensuring funds are timely expended, and working with federal partners and other interested parties. Supervises the work of compliance staff and coordinates with the Fiscal Manager and Unit Manager. Performs programming and planning for all grant funds, Identifies recommendations to the Division Director and the Unit Manager as well as justifying and enacting changes in policy, procedures, rules, regulations, and program guidelines. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience Preferred: Three years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid professional experience working as a program director, manager, or support staff in federal grants, community development or planning, public or business administration, engineering, or experience directly related to the area of assignment.
TOP BENEFITS OR PERKS:
State of West Virginia employees earn excellent benefits including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement as well as paid time off. The Weatherization Manager is encouraged to pursue career development and robust training with the goal of professional certifications and licenses. The job includes travel throughout the state of West Virginia and attendance at several national conferences each year. The greatest benefit of this job is the knowledge of making a positive impact by helping West Virginians have a safe and affordable place to live. Most information on the ESG and HOPWA programs can be found at:
https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/esg/ & https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hopwa/
LOCATION:
This position is located in Charleston, West Virginia at one of the most beautiful state capitol complexes in the country. The State Capitol is located on the Kanawha riverfront with easy access to downtown, the airport, and public transportation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
