Community Development Manager Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Posting Close Date
Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-16-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MSTApplication and Special Instructions
As part of this online application process, all applicants are required to submit both an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application.
Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter addressing the prompt below will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.
COVER LETTER PROMPT:
In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter in which you address your knowledge, skills, abilities, training and/or experience in relation to each of the preferred qualifications listed in the job posting.
Be sure to describe your experience in writing grant proposals, analyzing and reporting on grant financial data, and conducting research into grant allowability. In your response, indicate the types of grants you have worked on. Share a specific example where you worked with program staff to monitor grant outcomes. Finally, explain what interests you in the Grant Manager position at the City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development Department.
Position Specific Job Summary
The Community Services Grants Manager position at the City of Tucson's Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) is primarily responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the Department's grant operations to ensure that all grants are managed effectively, in compliance, and consistently. The position will oversee Department staff to monitor the full grant lifecycle for all HCD's grants from planning and identifying grant opportunities, coordinating and submitting grant applications, ensuring reporting is completed timely, and grants are closed out according to grantor regulations. Management of HCD's grant operations is critical to the delivery of HCD's social service programs and community outreach.
The Community Services Grant Manager's work is performed under the supervision of the Business Operations Administrator. This position exercises supervision over the HCD Business Analyst.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the identification and evaluation of grant and philanthropic opportunities from federal, state and other sources and leverages HCD resources to draft grant proposals, develop grant budgets and submit competitive grant applications in accordance with the City's Administrative Directives.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors the financial activities of HCD's grant portfolio to ensure that costs charged to grants are reasonable, allowable and allocable in accordance with the requirements provided by the grantor and best practices.

• Manages HCD's active grants operations through all the stages of the grant lifecycle from pre-award activities to closeout.

• Evaluates grant regulations to ensure program compliance, continuity and goals through performing research and responding to inquiries providing written reports and correspondence documenting the results of those inquiries.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with external stakeholders such as funders and agency partners to meet community and program needs and oversees partner agency subaward compliance and monitoring.

• Supervises, recruits, and mentors staff, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities. Fosters a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Conducts performance evaluations and supports staff in achieving their professional goals.

• Maintains records of grant applications, awards, and milestones prepares materials for Mayor and Council consideration and public dissemination.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Mostly office environment

• Some exposure to light physical or environmental conditions (noise, dust, weather, etc.)

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degreeExperience
Three (3) years of relevant experienceEquivalency
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
License/Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS:
A Master's Degree in accounting, business, communications, public administration, planning, public health, or a closely related field.
Supervision experience in federal, state or local government and/or entities delivering community services.
Professional experience writing grant proposals and developing grant budgets.
Professional experience managing and reporting on grant outcomes.
Professional experience analyzing and reporting on grant financial data including budget to actual analytics and review for allowable costs.
Strong research, writing and communication skills.
Proven background in the regulatory framework of federal, state, and/or private grant funding in order help ensure HCD's grants are implemented effectively and executed compliantly.POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J1470 - Community Services Manager
View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.
Compensation Grade
G109Hourly Range
$32.15 - 48.23 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
ExemptPosition Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeDepartment
Housing and Community DevelopmentDepartment Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Housing-and-Community-DevelopmentBackground Check
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT US
Benefits
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
ADA Accessibility Compliant Form
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov.
Recruiter Name
Stephanie VejarRecruiter Email
HCD_HR@tucsonaz.gov
For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.