Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, CDBG Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $6,489-$9,734/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., telework available
Application Deadline Date: April 10, 2023

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the Housing Department, and other duties as assigned.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates program policies, procedures, and standards.
• Determines program service levels and enhancements.
• Develops and monitors program budgets. Provides technical advice and/or supervision to staff, other departments, the public and other agencies.
• The Division Manager will be responsible for the HUD Consolidated and Annual Plans for the department, including substantial amendments.
• Ensures the efficient operation and oversight of CDBG and other housing contracts.
• Understands knowledge of city economic development and tax incentives providing leverage for projects, providing technical assistance, and underwriting for highly complex projects for single family and multi-family developments and community development projects.
• Understands how to use federal funding and provide assistance in housing matters.
• Facilitates highly complex administrative work and meet with the public, explaining city rules and federal regulation and handle complaints professionally.
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates housing and community development service programs and staff involvement with community groups.
• Maintains daily fiscal operations and funding allocation of assigned programs or funds, and lending and providing loans.
• Ensures fiscal operations comply with funding and agency guidelines.
• Advises subordinate personnel in solving difficult assignments, reviewing objectives, methodology and results of assigned projects.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing request of the departmental budget, interviewing prospective employees, training new employees, and in establishing departmental policies.
• Performs independent analysis, program development and research, making recommendations and preparing corresponding staff reports.
• Presents at public meeting and council committee meetings.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 7 years of related professional experience of a progressively responsible nature in a public or private sector program that includes one of the following: neighborhood preservation, enforcement or engagement, environmental policy and/or compliance, cultural arts, resident assistance programs or related to include 2 years of supervisory experience; OR accredited Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 5 years of related professional experience in a public or private sector program that includes one of the following: neighborhood preservation, enforcement or engagement, environmental policy and/or compliance, cultural arts, resident assistance programs to include 2 years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment.

For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate accredited by the Department of Education.

For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree.

Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline.

All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE.

POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment Division at (816) 513-1945.