County of Orange · 7 hours ago
Community Development & Administration Manager (Community Development Manager, Senior)
CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$128K/yr - $177K/yr
5+ years expThe County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency that offers various public services. They are seeking a Community Development and Administration Manager to oversee community development funding programs and administrative services within OC Housing & Community Development, ensuring compliance and effective management of resources.
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Responsibilities
Develop and review the Community Development and Business Services Unit budget, ensuring proper allocation of administrative and program funds. Make adjustments as needed and research additional grant or other funding sources aligned with affordable housing and community development programs
Oversee and conduct performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures; directly manage two management positions and indirectly oversee an additional five management and non-management positions in Community Development and Business Services
Convene, facilitate, and attend meetings; prepare and deliver presentations to management, the public, elected officials, the H&CD Commission, and other stakeholders
With appropriate input, provide strategic direction in the use of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds including working with subrecipients and act as a liaison to cities participating in the Urban County program
Provide oversight for Community Development funding programs (CDBG, ESG and HOME) including Planning & Administration for five-year Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plans, tracking expenditures, and managing subrecipient agreements
Oversee Compliance & Monitoring ensuring projects meet national objectives as well as document environmental compliance under NEPA, Federal Labor Compliance and other regulatory compliance for CDBG, ESG and HOME funding
Develop and submit reports to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), including the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Act as a liaison with funding agencies including HUD
Provide oversight for the County’s CDBG funded Housing Rehabilitation Program
Coordinate with the Business Services Analyst to facilitate access between the Business Services Unit and other OC H&CD programs
Oversee workload in support of budget, facilities management, purchasing, contracts, staff reports, and training including being liaison to OCCR Administration (Human Resources, Accounting, Budget and Purchasing)
Support program operations including coordination with OCCR Public Information Office, website maintenance and management, presentations, research and reporting, and event coordination
Provide oversight for policies and procedures, facilities management, employee recognition, Public Records Act requests, organizational structure, program support for grant applications, and records management and retention
Qualification
Required
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in community development funding programs and administration of public sector programs
Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of an Urban County Program and Federal CDBG, HOME and ESG funding
Modern principal and practices in the development and execution of federal community development funding
Research methods and techniques of report writing and presentation
Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding CDBG, HOME and ESG
Use of CDBG funding for Housing Rehabilitation, Public Facilities and Improvements and Public Services programs
Principles, practices and methods of advanced administrative, organizational, financial and procedural analysis
Principles and practices of public administration, including purchasing, contracting and maintenance of public records
Principles, practices and methods of municipal budget development and management
Principles, tools and techniques of project planning and management
Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility
Research methods and analysis techniques
Utilizing Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook to complete work tasks
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with peers, supervisors, managers, clients and the public
Adapting to change and different processes quickly and positively
Working collaboratively on a team to produce work tasks
Effectively handling customer questions and complaints
Seeking to provide the highest quality service to all customers
Preparing and conducting public presentations in a clear and concise manner
Preparing and presenting written reports with recommendations concisely, logically and convincingly
Communicating professionally at all times, even in confrontational situations
Working as a team member with a positive, forward-focused attitude
Applying strong problem solving and analytical skills to manage large-scale, complex, enterprise level projects and/or overseeing multiple initiatives simultaneously
Analyzing and resolving complex issues to support strategic decision making across agencies and community partners
Providing customer service and resolving escalated issues
Ability to interpret program, operational, and performance data to identify trends and make informed recommendations
Leading and creating a team with a strong customer service focus and excellent organizational skills
Attracting, leading, and developing employees to benefit their teams and their career goals
Providing oversight related to organizational and professional development of staff related to leadership development, management development and organizational effectiveness and productivity
Providing structure to a team with tools and processes to achieve best practices
Ability to navigate organizational structures to build collaborative and cooperative relationships across departments and teams
Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and momentum on shared goals and initiatives
Experience providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to staff, coaching and mentoring team members, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Benefits
Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS).
Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
457 Defined Contribution Program
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