CDBG-Disaster Recovery Program Specialist II SR-22

IMPORTANT: This is a noncivil service limitedterm position.
All positions within the Office of the Mayor are appointed.
The CDBGDisaster Recovery Program Specialist II is assigned to theSR22 salary range. Appointments may be made at any rate within the salary range from $5258 SR22D to $7485 SR22M per month at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Please attach your resume to your application.

Develops and implements plans policies and procedures for monitoring and evaluating compliance with the requirements of federal laws rules and regulations as they relate to the Countys Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; participates in the coordination and implementation of the CDBG and other federal programs activities as assigned; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the CDBG Program Specialist I in that the CDBG Program Specialist II performs as a staff specialist in performing difficult and complex work in the development and implementation of plans policies and procedures to comply with pertinent Federal regulations guidelines and participatory requirements relative to the CDBG program and in coordinating and implementing CDBG and other federal programs activities and may supervise the work of other staff; whereas the CDBG Program Specialist I performs moderately difficult work in assisting in the development and implementation of plans policies and procedures and program activities relative to the CDBG program.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Develops and implements plans policies and procedures for monitoring and evaluating compliance with pertinent federal regulations policies guidelines and participatory requirements relative to the CDBG and other federal programs;
• Develops and implements internal control procedures and establishes and maintains the integrity and accuracy of the financial recordkeeping system for program activities/projects;
• Responsible for the processing and recording of program administration and projects financial activity processed through the federal online information and disbursement system;
• Maintains appropriate supporting documentation and records to support and validate transactions processed through the financial recordkeeping system;
• Reviews and substantiates all program financial transactions for propriety and recommends approval for processing to CDBG Program Manager;
• May supervise lower level specialists;
• Prepares materials and information for and conducts public information meetings workshops etc. to inform public and private agencies of programs purpose regulatory requirements the availability of federal monies and the procedures and requirements of the application process for accessing such monies;
• Develops implements and enforces procedures requirements and standards for soliciting screening evaluating and recommending project proposals for funding;
• Computes and compiles rating scores of eligible project proposals and coordinates the preparation of the annual projects funding recommendation for Mayor and Council review and approval as directed by the CDBG Program Manager;
• Develops and prepares grant applications for CDBG and/or other federal program funds;
• Reviews bid specifications for compliance to appropriate county state and federal procurement procedures and requirements;
• Reviews contracts change orders and payment requests to ensure completeness accuracy eligibility of costs and compliance with program rules regulations and procedural requirements;
• Conducts and/or supervises the environmental review requirements (ERR) including environmental assessments for compliance to federal regulations;
• Provides technical assistance to grant recipients relative to the ERR and enforces compliance to such;
• Participates in developing community development goals and objectives relative to the CDBG program;
• Participates in developing system(s) for maintaining quality control over funded project progress towards meeting the Countys goals and prepares periodic reports and summaries;
• Provides policy and regulatory interpretations and technical assistance upon request to public and private agencies and the general public;
• Monitors contracts for compliance with program rules and regulations federal overlay statutes and project progress;
• Prepares periodic financial budgetary and other statistical reports as well as monthly quarterly and annual reports for submission to the federal government County Council and county administration;
• Keeps abreast of changes to existing or new federal state or county rules and regulations pertinent to CDBG program requirements;
• Identifies areas of program risk and exposure and develops recommendations for corrections to CDBG Program Manager for consideration and approval.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system you must create an account. You will need a username password and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore See resume is NOT an acceptable response under the Work Experience section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an opencompetitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation age religion color ancestry national origin disability marital status pregnancy arrest and court record assignment of child support national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing nondiscrimination

PreEmployment/PostOffer Drug Screening Test: All applicants who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a preemployment/postoffer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or reevaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

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