Community Development Compliance and Environmental Coordinator (Community Development Analyst)

County of Orange; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Canada is seeking a Community Development Compliance and Environmental Coordinator to ensure compliance with federal grant programs and oversee environmental assessments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in grants management and knowledge of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This role includes responsibilities such as coordinating HUD grants and producing required reports. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grants management/compliance.
• 2+ years of experience in CDBG, HOME, or ESG funding.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local funds related to community development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance for CDBG, HOME and ESG funding.
• Coordinate HUD Annual Action Plan and CAPER.
• Manage environmental assessments for housing projects.

Skills

Grants management/compliance

NEPA compliance

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Public presentations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)

Job description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

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 candidate's 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. It 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 at least five (5) business days, until the needs of the County are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. 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.

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.

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.

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 reports directly to the Community Development Manager and is responsible for the overall compliance of the County’s Federal CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). Duties include coordinating the HUD Annual Action Plan, producing year‑end Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), managing HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) project setup, generating IDIS reports for management review, and implementing NEPA compliance, including processing Environmental Assessments.

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 in CDBG, HOME, or ESG funding and knowledge of NEPA and project timelines for Environmental Assessments.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, public policy, finance, business administration, economics, political science, urban planning, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of grants management/compliance experience.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local funds related to community development and affordable housing programs and NEPA compliance is required.

• Oversee the compliance program for CDBG, HOME and ESG funding.
• Oversee NEPA environmental process reviews and State Historic Preservation Office clearance process.
• Prepare environmental assessments for projects and housing developments funded through the Annual Action Plan, Continuum of Care and the County’s Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability including Project Based Vouchers.
• Review 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.
• Work with HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
• Utilize Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook to complete work tasks.

Interpersonal Communication | Relationship Building

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, supervisors, managers, clients, and the public.
• Adapt quickly and positively to change and different processes.
• Collaborate on a team to produce work tasks.
• Handle customer questions and complaints effectively.
• Provide the highest quality service to all customers.

Oral | Written Communication

• Prepare and conduct public presentations clearly and concisely.
• Prepare and present written reports with recommendations concisely, logically and convincingly.
• Communicate professionally at all times, even in confrontational situations.
• Work as a team member with a positive, forward‑focused attitude.

Leadership

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

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are detailed in the full classification description for Community Development Analyst.

Recruitment Process

Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. Applicants who meet these qualifications are referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status. Structured Oral Interview (SOI) is weighted 100%. Candidates who succeed are added to the eligible list for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to giving preferential consideration to veterans and eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process.

Additional Information

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Ensure your correct email address is included and use only one email account. Candidates will be notified of status via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Check spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com". If your email address changes, update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com. For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Kim at 714‑480‑2861 or email [e-mail].

EEO INFORMATION

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