Community Development Manager - GS4121-301801
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Community Development Manager
Position ID: GS4121-301801
Department/Division: Community Services
Reports to: Deputy Director of Community Services
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for administration of the City’s Federal, State, locally funded, and other grant programs including housing, capital improvements, non-profit facility improvements
and social services programs that support low and moderate-income citizens and neighborhoods with provision of adequate housing, recreational, social, health and other services.
Essential Job Functions:
Supervises and provides support to the Community Development staff.
Manages and works with staff to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local grant programs.
Manages grant and program administration; reviews and approves division expenditures, purchase orders, budget transfers.
Conducts planning for community development programs and services provision in the City of Denton including meeting Denton’s Citizen Participation Plan ensuring residents have an opportunity
to comment on grant-funded activities and performance at every stage from identifying needs, reviewing proposed projects, and program performance.
Assists with City Council-appointed Community Services Advisory Committee in reviewing applications for funding and developing recommendations to City Council regarding the allocation
of funding to subrecipients for eligible community development activities.
Works with Community Development staff to prepare and update the City of Denton’s Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Prepares annual application for the City’s Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funding; reviews regulations to determine compliance of funding application.
Prepares and makes presentations regarding Community Development.
Coordinates with subgrantee organizations and City departments to facilitate completion of Federal, State, and Local Consolidated Plan and Action Plan approved activities.
Manages and works with staff in administration of various community development programs including projects eligible under HUD CDBG, HOME.
Works with staff to designs and administer new programs, promote and the provision of adequate programs and services in the city.
Manages and works with staff to coordinate and monitor HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (grants and financial management system) manages City’s IDIS functions; reviews
IDIS reports for completeness and accuracy on a quarterly basis; approves Community Development Division staff changes to expenditures and commitment rates based on reports.
Manages and works with staff to prepare and submit to the U.S. Department of HUD all required reporting including the quarterly Federal Financial Report, quarterly Cash on Hand (PR29),
annual Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Report (HUD 2516), Semi-annual Labor Standards Report (HUD 4710), Section 3 report, etc.
Manages and works with staff to develop, prepare and submits annual performance reports for local, state, and federal programs; reviews local, state and federal regulations to determine
compliance of performance reports.
Monitors, maintains, and reconciles various local, state, and federal grants.
Participates in annual audit by preparing schedules, providing information, and answering inquiries from external auditors.
Prepares submits, and monitors budgets for Community Development including supplemental requests and presentation to the city management team.
Interacts and develops relationships with Federal and State officials to ensure correct interpretations of Federal and State statutes, regulations, and notices used to guide community
development activities.
Acts as City of Denton’s liaison to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and works to develop a strong relationship with HUD staff;
Develops and implements City of Denton’s Fair Housing Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Housing Choice; Assists Non-Discrimination Administrator; including provision of assistance
in filing fair housing complaints to those residents who feel they have been the victims of housing discrimination.
Reviews Federal and State legislation to determine its effect on local programs; provides information to City staff and members of Congress regarding funded activities and support for
additional funding.
Participates in and works with organizations such as the National Community Development Association to develop and implement strategies designed to obtain Congressional support for Community
Development programs.
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Answers questions at public meetings from the board or commission members regarding past, current and future projects, and/or other departmental work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent formal training in an area of specialization directly related to the work performed (MBA, MS, etc.)
Five years of experience
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Knowledge of:
Advanced math;
The review and interpretation of highly technical information,
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices;
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bility to:
Perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s core values of Integrity, Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency, and Outstanding Customer Service
Schedule activities and/or meetings;
Gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
Analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Gather and analyze information and make recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
Utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is
limited.
Utilize resources from other work units that may be required to perform the job's function when there is some opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.
Write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Interpersonal Skills and Effectiveness
Builds successful, collaborative, genial, and trusting relationships that contribute to personal effectiveness and the effectiveness of the work team.
Use specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with groups and individuals
from diverse cultural and/or educational backgrounds; meeting deadlines and schedules; working independently under time constraints; setting priorities while performing with minimal
direct day-to-day supervision; working with detailed information/data; organizing and communicating information and concepts.
Working with others in a wide variety of circumstances;
Works under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and monitoring budget expenditures.
Listening/Communication
Organizes ideas clearly.
Speaks logically so others can follow the reasoning.
Uses appropriate grammar and vocabulary that do not detract from credibility.
Listens attentively to people’s ideas and concerns and paraphrases to ensure understanding.
Communicates effectively both in writing and in oral communication; the ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.
Establishes good internal and external customer relations and can come to workable solutions to service challenges by using the Consultation, Adaptation, and Mobilization (CAM) model.
Perceives political relationships within the organization or with customers and demonstrates sensitivity to situations or language while integrating that knowledge in approaching problems
and resolving conflict.
Problem Solving/Initiative
Uses initiative to take empowered action to solve routine problems within policy guidelines and seeks creative solutions for non-routine challenges.
Effectively handles several problems or tasks at once and remains calm in stressful situations.
Thinks beyond the immediate issue to look at root cause of behavior/issue.
Uses good judgment in sharing information and maintaining confidentiality.
Analytical Thinking
Resolves a problem in a systematic, step-by-step way.
Uses past experiences to quickly evaluate situations where information may be incomplete or unclear.
Anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
Identifies the information needed to clarify a situation, seeks that information from appropriate sources, and uses skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are
reluctant to disclose it.
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Excellent written and oral communication.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and GIS
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business)
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: E
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: I
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: E
Kneeling: I
Crouching: I
Crawling: I
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: I
Balancing: I
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer, various software applications, telephone, and other general office equipment such as a printer, and fax
machine.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 1/5/2022
Revision Date: