What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Program Manager, Community Development position at City of Alexandria, LA?
This classification performs administrative tasks in required activities in managing a grant-funded housing, commercial, and neighborhood improvement program caseload. Assists clients in the application process, including processing forms and documentation, performing inspections of units, and coordinating construction/rehabilitation activities with contractors. Primarily works with economically disadvantaged clientele. Reports to the Community Development Administrator or Grants Manager.
Performs administrative tasks in managing an assigned grant-funded program caseload; processes and ensures forms are complete for qualifying applicants; receives residential, commercial, or rental rehabilitation, first-time buyer, brownfield assessment, and related applications. Analyzes provided documentation for eligibility, coordinates, and oversees signing contracts and mortgages. Explains programs to applicants and owners; monitors non-profit/sub-recipient progress and status. Performs related financial tasks; processes contractor payments; reviews and approves contractor and subcontractor registrations. Prepares requests for draws from and inputs time-sensitive accomplishments in the federal cash management system. Coordinates testing construction, rehabilitation, and/or demolition activities with contractors; conducts pre-construction conferences; conducts site visits as needed. Schedules and conducts inspections; monitors work in progress; determines compliance with HUD standards. Research ownership, code, and grant management, files, and case history. Compiles statistical data for reports; processes environmental reviews for HUD activities. Coordinates and participates in community meetings; attends City Council meetings as needed. Assists with administrative support tasks for Land Bank, such as research, prepares documents, conducts meetings and surveys, and coordinates non-profits’ and program funding.
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience with grant-funded programs, paralegal work, mortgage lending banking, abstracting or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.
- Will be required to obtain and maintain required certifications. Must obtain within one year of hire the following certificates issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Lead Supervisor certification issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ); and /or
- Asbestos Supervisor certification issued by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)
- Strong Customer Service experience.
- Comprehension and application of regulations are essential.
- Strong mathematical and complex excel spreadsheets preferred.
- HUD grant, ownership research / title abstract, or mortgage banking experience is preferred.
- Construction vocabulary is a plus.
Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.
** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **
Salary : $42,067 - $50,480