Federal Administrator of Programs & Grants

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Federal Administrator of Programs & Grants

Employment Advertisement

The City of Woonsocket, RI is conducting a search for a Federal Administrator of Programs and Grants. Working under the direction of the Director of Planning & Development, the person in this position will be responsible for the daily administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant and HOME Programs, as well as supervise the administration of other federal and state programs related to community and housing development and rehabilitation. The successful candidate must also be able to source and apply for program funds as they become available. A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human services, or a related field, as well as knowledge of al laws and regulations pertaining to state and federal grant programs are required. In addition, the successful candidate must have four (4) years of administrative experience, including two (2) years of experience in public housing servicing program management, or community development. Proficiency in MS Office, Word, or Excel is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Classification: Local 3851

Hours/Week: 40 Hours/Week

Salary Range: $1,370.78/week to $1,501.75/week

Examination Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Woonsocket City Hall, Harris Hall (Third Floor)

169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

To Apply: The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL:

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,370.78 - $1,501.75 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Must have a "Negative" Covid-19 test or be vaccinated

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 4 years (Preferred)
• housing rehabilitation: 2 years (Preferred)
• housing development: 2 years (Preferred)
• community development: 2 years (Preferred)
• Federal and State programs: 2 years (Preferred)
• housing and urban development: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location