Program Operations Director Jobs in Abingdon, VA

Title: Program Grants Manager (Community Development and Housing)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $80K- $90K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location:ABINGDON FIELD OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses!

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development!

Job Duties:
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is interested in hiring a Program Grants Manager to provide strategic leadership for vital statewide flood recovery initiatives. This includes spearheading the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and other federal and state recovery efforts. This role is part of DHCD's largest division, Community Development and Housing, and it plays a crucial part in helping communities across the Commonwealth rebuild with strength and resilience.

About the Role:
As the Program Grants Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of professionals in the implementation of complex, high-impact recovery and community development grant programs. Your focus will be on ensuring all program activities meet federal and state standards while delivering outstanding, customer-focused service to local grants, partners, and stakeholders. You will shape program strategy, oversee grant administration, and ensure public funds are invested responsibly. This position is perfect for individuals who excel at the intersection of policy, program management, and community transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Performance Management: Cultivate a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, integration, and ongoing improvement.
  
• Program Delivery & Assessment: Oversee comprehensive grant tracking and reporting systems. Ensure that financial documentation is precise, timely, and compliant with program requirements.
  
• Program Supervision: Develop, implement, and continuously improve program manuals, policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to support consistent program administration.
  
• Program Implementation & Policy Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert on program requirements. Skillfully read, interpret, and apply statutes, regulations, and policy directives. Provide invaluable policy guidance to both internal and external partners.
  
• Technical Assistance & Support: Offer prompt and clear guidance to grantees on fund requests, budget adjustments, compliance obligations, and program operations.
  
• Financial & Contract Oversight: Enhance procurement and contract management processes while ensuring financial monitoring aligns with DHCD's strategic priorities.

This position is telework-eligible and adheres to the Commonwealth of Virginia's telework policy 1.61.

Minimum Qualifications

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 supervision experience: to include demonstrated experience in directing, supervising, and evaluating professional staff.
Considerable grants management expertise: to include prior experience managing federal or state housing/community development grants of significant scale (e.g., multimillion-dollar portfolios).
Considerable compliance oversight experience: to include experience in grants management, contract management, compliance monitoring, and program budgeting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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 position's 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 a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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 to 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 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 Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019. 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

Phone: N/A

Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.

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.