Program Manager (Community Development and Housing)

Title: Program Manager (Community Development and Housing)

State Role Title:Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $85K-$100K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location:Dept of Housing and Comm Dev

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses!
Join the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Join DHCD in helping communities across Virginia thrive. As a Program Manager youll lead the implementation and oversight of housing and community development programs including the Community Development Block Grant program. Youll provide leadership to staff oversee grant administration and compliance support program planning and improvement and work closely with local governments nonprofit organizations and state and federal partners. Through strong collaboration thoughtful program management and a focus on meaningful outcomes youll help ensure public resources are used effectively to support safe affordable housing and vibrant communities throughout the Commonwealth.

What Youll Do:
Lead and support the implementation of housing and community development programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Supervise coach and develop staff while fostering a collaborative accountable and innovative team environment.
Oversee grant administration program compliance budgets contracts reporting and project tracking to ensure effective stewardship of public funds.
Interpret and apply federal and state regulations funding requirements and program policies to support compliant and effective program delivery.
Build strong partnerships with local governments nonprofit organizations state and federal agencies and other stakeholders across Virginia.
Provide technical assistance guidance training and support to grantees and community partners to help them successfully implement programs.
Monitor program performance identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions that strengthen program delivery and outcomes.
Review program and financial data prepare reports and presentations and provide leadership with timely information and recommendations.
Support the development of program guidance procedures and policies that promote consistency accountability and continuous improvement.
Travel throughout Virginia to conduct site visits provide technical assistance and training engage with community partners and other agency needs. A valid drivers license is required.

Why Join DHCD:
At DHCD your work has a direct impact on communities across Virginia. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating stronger more vibrant communities and expanding access to safe affordable housing and economic opportunity. Youll have opportunities to grow your career take on meaningful leadership responsibilities and expand your expertise while working alongside professionals across housing community development and government. Through collaboration with local communities nonprofits and state and federal partners youll help turn resources into lasting results. Most importantly youll have the opportunity to bring your skills to public service and help ensure resources are used effectively to meet the needs of Virginians. DHCD proudly welcomes veterans and veteran spouses and values the skills leadership and experience they bring to public service.

This position is telework-eligible and adheres to the Commonwealth of Virginias telework policy 1.61.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits/incentives include:
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Tuition Reimbursement
Dental/Medical/Vision plans
Sick Family/Personal Annual Military and Community Service Leave
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Disability Plans (Short and Long Term)
Retirement and Savings Plans
Life and Long-Term Care Insurance

Valid drivers license and ability to travel independently for onsite monitoring training stakeholder meetings program activities and other agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of peoplemanagement techniques including staff coaching performance management conflict resolution workload planning and fostering effective team collaboration.
Exceptional skills in data collection management and analysis enabling insightful data interpretation comprehensive report compilation and informed recommendations using relevant software.
Skilled in preparing and delivering technical presentations providing complex technical assistance and designing impactful training workshops facilitating capacity-building efforts.
Strong skillset in forging strategic partnerships and fostering collaboration amongst stakeholders enhancing program effectiveness.
Excellent communication and organizational skills adept at managing multiple priorities with a focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Progressive leadership and supervision experience including directing evaluating training and developing professional staff.
Expertise in interpreting and applying federal state and local laws regulations and funding requirements for community development economic development and housing grantfunded initiatives.
Extensive experience administering largescale housing and community development grants for local governments nonprofit organizations and/or communitybased entities. Including contract management. internal controls and program budgeting.
Key compliance and risk management experience including risk identification assessment mitigation planning corrective action development and ensuring adherence to regulatory and funding requirements.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requirements preferred.
Prior experience managing federal or state housing/community development grants of significant scale (e.g. multimillion-dollar portfolios).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the positions closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail email or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills experience and abilities.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.

Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting hiring and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military National Guard or Reserve. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility diversity opportunity and inclusion.

Diversity Opportunity and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners grantees and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at . Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022-
February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

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Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.