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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Housing and Community Development Planner

Wheaton, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $76K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Housing and Community Development Planner to work with the DuPage County Department of Community Services. This role is responsible for managing federal entitlement funds and ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements while also engaging with community stakeholders to assess and address housing and community needs.

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Responsibilities

Manages and distributes federal entitlement funds given to DuPage County through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, including other federal funds that may be allocated from time to time

Compiles, analyzes and interprets data used in the preparation of required comprehensive planning documents, including, but not limited to, the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Evaluates assigned projects for compliance with environmental, labor, equal opportunity, acquisition/relocation laws, housing quality standards, and income qualification

Monitors overall project performance for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local code, policy, contracts, laws and regulations

Monitors HOME Program projects for compliance during the HUD-required affordability period

Interprets and enforces Federal laws and regulations as they pertain to project completion

Provides technical assistance on all phases of the federal and local programs and county policies

Analyzes project feasibility and cash flow analysis for housing projects

Compiles, analyzes and interprets data used in preparing the 5-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Prepares Environmental Review Records

Implements projects in compliance with Davis-Bacon requirements

Completes projects following Uniform Administrative and Cost Principles requirements

Reviews and approves sub grantee payment claims for completeness of documentation

Reports periodically on project status to superiors

Prepares and presents information on programs to employer, community groups, municipalities, and contractors

Coordinates the needs and input of municipalities and other community stakeholders within countywide plans and programs and participates in citizen engagement exercises as needed to obtain data on community needs

Conducts citizen engagement surveys and exercise to obtain appropriate data for estimates and projections for community needs

Qualification

CDBG regulationsHOME regulationsRegulationsGrant administrationProject managementData analysisTechnical assistanceCommunity engagementEnvironmental complianceCommunication skills

Required

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Planning or related field, with an emphasis on housing and community development

Two years of experience in community development, planning, grant administration, project management, or construction escrow administration or related experience

Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver's license