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Position Summary GENERAL SUMMARY: This position is responsible for monitoring all grants within the Community Development division for comprehensive compliance. Working closely with the Community Development Manager, this position reviews all contracts and associated documents for compliance to ensure inclusion of all applicable regulations. This position assists the Manager with planning and budgeting for all grants, including CDBG entitlement funds.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general supervision of the Community Development Manager, work in this class involves technical and professional responsibility for monitoring the City's grant compliance, including federal regulations and budgetary responsibilities. Employees in this class are expected to exercise individual initiative, judgment, and discretion. Work involves administrative and budgetary duties, including the functional supervision of staff responsible for grant compliance.

Work is reviewed by the Manager through reports, conferences, meeting compliance objectives, and results achieved. Job Duties JOB DUTIES: Responsible for the monitoring of all grants for comprehensive compliance. Review all contracts, forms, documents, and income guidelines annually for compliance to ensure all applicable regulations are included, updating as needed.

Provide functional staff support for all regulations for programs, including HUD, USDA, HOME, and others as needed. Review and communicate to staff as needed all information required from Community Planning and Development Notices, Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), Policy Guidance (PGs), and other regulatory requirements. Monitor environmental reviews.

Monitor production grant benchmarks and provide support for compliance as needed. Monitor HUD Grants Management Systems (HHGMS, IDIS) to ensure compliance with reporting timelines. Audit files and Grants Management System for accuracy.

Assist with planning and budgeting for all grants. Responsible for planning, monitoring, and reporting for the City of Dubuque's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds. Manage relevant work of City boards and/or commissions as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Community Development and Affordable Housing - Knowledge of CDBG and production grant programs, proficiency in federal, state, and local laws, including fair housing laws and environmental review requirements. Knowledge of federal data management and reporting systems.

Understanding of federal, state, and local funding sources. Customer Service -Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. Computers and Technology - Knowledge of and ability to use computer software applicable to the duties of the position.

Judgment, Decision Making and Complex Problem Solving Reading, Written and Verbal Comprehension, Active Listening and Communication Employee Engagement - Plan, evaluate and supervise the work of employees; encourage professional development. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least three years of housing and grants program experience involving responsibility for monitoring compliance of federal grants. Possession of a bachelor's degree in planning, development, management, public administration, or related field.

Experience working in a housing services, non-profit or government organization or environment. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License, or alternatively, the ability to travel independently throughout the community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in planning, development, management, public administration, or a related field. Experience managing a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant program, specifically funded through the Office of Lead & Healthy Homes

Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS: Office setting (government), predominantly indoor, climate-controlled environment. Seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Regular work in the community with partner organizations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional lifting (e.g., files, boxes of paper-typically under 25 lbs). Heavy computer and software use (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, document management systems). Frequent use of printers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within fifty (50) miles of their place of employment as soon as practicable after appointment, but within two years of employment or appointment. SUPERVISORY STATUS: Functional FLSA STATUS: Exempt Our Commitment to You The City of Dubuque is committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Our organization provides equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance.

We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our growing community. In accordance with legal obligations our policies and practices are designed to ensure fair treatment and foster a respectful workplace where all are encouraged to apply.