Job Description
Position Summary
The CDBG position, under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs a variety of
professional and technical duties to plan, develop, activate, and evaluate the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may
include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is
illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by
positions in this class.)
1. Composes narratives, develops spreadsheets, and assists with presentation data and
information in the form of written, graphic, or oral reports.
2. Supports staff in all facets of the federally-funded Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program; prepares and maintains timely and accurate budgets, financial management,
correspondence, and reporting to ensure compliance, including annual CDBG Consolidated Annual
Action Plan and CAPER; supervises and monitors sub-recipients, including performing the site visits
and providing technical assistance necessary for the proper implementation of funded activities;
maintains and reconciles the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS); and
oversees CDBG activities administered or performed by other City departments, consultants, or
independent contractors.
3. Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weight and intermittent
sitting, standing, and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident
hazards inherent in work
d. Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban
planning, public administration, or a closely related field. If a degree is not a closely related
field, experience in planning may be substituted for education requirement.
Experience: Minimum of four(4) years full time paid professional experience managing CDBG programs
and land use planning or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
â— Federal and state grant programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program, and the reporting and monitoring requirements for these programs.
â— Governmental policies and procedures and governmental budgeting principles.
â— Computer applications and various software programs including spreadsheets, word processing,
and presentation software programs.
Skilled in:
â— Excellent skills in problem solving, developing models under different scenarios, and
formulating strategic recommendations.
â— Strong skills and experience in analyzing data, results, and reports.
Ability to:
â— Establish and maintain effective working relations with other departments and city officials,
grant recipients, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.
â— Work effectively without direct supervision; ability to work both individually and in a team
atmosphere.
â— Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
â— Read, write, interpret, and apply complex regulations, policies, and procedures; manage
detailed budgets and program requirements including reporting and data analysis.
â— Effectively plan, organize, coordinate, and accurately accomplish projects that have
considerable or pressing deadlines and/or high priorities.
â— Successfully negotiate and resolve multi-agency issues that require innovation,
resourcefulness, and a creative problem-solving approach.
â— Keep up to date technically and apply new knowledge.
â— Work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 10/04/2024 12:00 AM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.