Community Development Compliance and Environmental Coordinator (Community Development Analyst)

Community Development Compliance and Environmental Coordinator
(Community Development Analyst)

SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and the successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future Community Development Analyst positions within OC Community Resources/OC Housing & Community Development. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis for a minimum of five (5) business days until the needs of the County are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the deadline to apply for the first round of consideration will be on Thursday October 16 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT).

THE COUNTY
The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety public health environmental protection regional planning public assistance social services and aviation. Clickhere for more information.

OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)
OC Community Resources is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care OC Community Services OC Housing & Community Development OC Parks and OC Public Libraries. Clickhere for more information.

OC HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The County of Orange Housing & Community Development is a division of OC Community Resources that administers affordable housing development community development and housing authority programs. Clickhere for more information.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Community Development Compliance and Environmental Coordinator position is essential to ensuring compliance with the Federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) overseeing the proper use of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds as well as Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) and tracking affordable housing development project environmental review process. This specialized role is within OC Housing & Community Development at OCCR and reports directly to the Community Development Manager. This position is responsible for the overall compliance of the Countys Federal CDBG HOME and ESG grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). This includes coordination with the Community Development Manager on development and implementation of the HUD Annual Action Plan outlining how Federal funding will be allocated each year and responsible for year-end Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) reporting on how funding was spent.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing input into the HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) and setting up all projects including use of the Countys accounting system to create project setup. The role includes overseeing reports run out of IDIS and produces reports for management review on drawdown of funding and compliance milestones. Additionally this position is responsible for reviewing and implementing NEPA compliance including processing Environmental Assessments for affordable housing as needed with consultants for affordable housing developments and overseeing contract monitoring for compliance and timely drawdown of funding.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have three (3) or more years of experience working with grants management/compliance and at least two (2) years of work experience inCDBG HOME or ESG funding and knowledge ofthe NEPA and project timelines for Environmental Assessments.

A bachelors degree or higher in public administration public policy finance business administration economics political science urban planning or other related field may substitute for one (1) year of grants management/compliance experience.

Knowledge in Federal State and Local funds related to community development and affordable housing programs and NEPA compliance.

In addition the ideal candidate will also possess demonstrated expertise in the following core competencies:

Technical Project Management

• Overseeing the compliance program for CDBG HOME and ESG funding.
• Overseeing NEPA environmental process reviews and State Historic Preservation Office clearance process.
• Preparing environmental assessments for projects and housing developments supported and funded through the Annual Action Plan Continuum of Care and the Countys Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability including Project Based Vouchers.
• Review of encumbrance process budget process and overall contract process for Community Development projects.
• Knowledge of HUD reports and plans including Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
• Working knowledge of HUDs Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
• Utilizing Microsoft Office including Excel Word and Outlook to complete work tasks.

Interpersonal Communication Relationship Building

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with peers supervisors managers clients and the public.
• Adapting to change and different processes quickly and positively.
• Working collaboratively on a team to produce work tasks.
• Effectively handling customer questions and complaints.
• Seeking to provide the highest quality service to all customers.

Oral Written Communication

• Preparing and conducting public presentations in a clear and concise manner
• Preparing and presenting written reports with recommendations concisely logically and convincingly
• Communicating professionally at all times even in confrontational situations
• Working as a team member with a positive forward focused attitude

Leadership

• Sharing knowledge freely and supporting the team with tools and processes to achieve best practices
• Encouraging and supporting the development of a highly technical team with strong communication and project management skills.
  
  

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Jenny Kim at or email at

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.