Community development

Salary : $56,031.00 - $84,046.00 AnnuallyLocation : New Port Richey, FLJob Type : Full TimeJob Number : 11817-0224Department : Community DevelopmentDivision : Community DevelopmentOpening Date : 02 / 09 / 2024Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2024 11 : 59 PM EasternSalary Range : $56,031.

00 - $84,046.00Pay Grade : P36 (Exempt position)Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - DEVELOPMENT!Responsible for coordinating duties associated with the County's Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement and State programs for housing, community planning and development projects, including subrecipient management, financial compliance, assembling reports and planning documents, preparation of bidding documents, review and processing of contracts / agreements, and tracking program compliance.

Oversees requests for proposals and notices of funding availability for grant programs as directed. Coordinates citizen engagement and participation as needed.

Serve as staff liaison to advisory boards and review committees.Essential Job FunctionsAssists in the preparation and review of the Consolidated Planning process, including annual Action Plans;

Fair Housing Plan, environment review assessments; and other grant required documents; compiling all necessary data for approval by the County and HUD.

Coordinates project administration activities with County staff, consultants, contractors, and Federal and State agencies.

Researches, analyzes and interprets Federal and State regulations as they apply to various funding sources for subrecipient and County compliance.

Performs project management functions for grants awarded to subrecipients and County neighborhood redevelopment projects.

Duties include subrecipient training and technical assistance, development of agreements, review of project budgets and financial controls, review of payment requests, performance monitoring and financial compliance, including review of annual audits and financial statements.

Prepares complex reports and maintains records of program demographics and subrecipient.Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be knowledgeable in all areas of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant program requirements, including the HUD Integrated Disbursement & Information System.

Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions, interpret and understand applicable Federal, State, and local legislation, rules, and regulations.

Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; with the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with County employees, citizens, and State and Federal officials.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.Minimum RequirementsPHYSICAL SKILLS : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field.

Four (4) years of Federal and State grant experience managing projects with community development activities providing service delivery to the public.

Excellent computer skills and Microsoft Program skills required. Construction experience required.LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency.

During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021Benefits include : Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement planPTO (Paid Time Off)Paid holidaysGroup insuranceTuition reimbursementDeferred compensationMedical leave poolAnnual medical leave buy-backMid-management / Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction).

The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.01I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

AcknowledgeDecline02Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee? YesNo03Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

GEDHigh SchoolAssociate degreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorateNone of the above04Which best describes the years of experience you have of Federal and State grant experience managing projects with community development activities providing service delivery to the public?

Ten or more years of experienceNine years but less than tenEight years but less than nineSeven years but less than eightSix years but less than sevenFive years but less than sixFour years but less than fiveThree years but less than fourTwo years but less than threeOne year but less than twoLess than one year of experience05Which best describes the years of experience you have in computer skills and Microsoft Program skills required?

Ten or more years of experienceNine years but less than tenEight years but less than nineSeven years but less than eightSix years but less than sevenFive years but less than sixFour years but less than fiveThree years but less than fourTwo years but less than threeOne year but less than twoLess than one year of experienceNo experience06Which best describes the years of experience you have in Construction?

Ten or more years of experienceNine years but less than tenEight years but less than nineSeven years but less than eightSix years but less than sevenFive years but less than sixFour years but less than fiveThree years but less than fourTwo years but less than threeOne year but less than twoLess than one year of experienceNo experience07Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

YesNo08Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.

S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day) YesNo09I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

AcknowledgedDeclined10Are you legally allowed to work in the United States? YesNo11Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

1000 characters or less)13How did you hear about this position? BillboardFacebookFriend / Family ReferralIndeedJob FairLinkedInMagazine publicationPasco County employeePasco County Traffic SignUtility bill insertPasco County website / Government Jobs.

comOther14If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.Required Question

Last updated : 2024-03-07