CDBG Program Lead

City of Thornton, Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement & Deferred Comp

Job summary

City of Thornton, Colorado is seeking an experienced professional to administer and implement the CDBG program, projects, and activities. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and assist with planning documents.

The role requires collaboration with city departments and nonprofits, providing technical assistance, monitoring budgets, and maintaining IDIS records to support timely grant closeouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, finance, social work, nonprofit management, or related field required.
• At least three years of experience working with government grants or similar programs.
• Ability to travel as needed for the job.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement the city's CDBG program, projects, and activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and city policies.
• Prepare Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, and related amendments.
• Coordinate and document grant applications, eligibility, risk, and rankings.
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipients on the CDBG process from application to closeout.
• Monitor grant activities, budgets, environmental reviews, and reporting in IDIS.
• Maintain relationships with departments, subrecipients, and community partners.
• Prepare agreements, MOUs, and communications for HUD and SHPO reporting.

Skills

Grant administration

Regulatory compliance

Budget tracking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, finance, social work, nonprofit management, or related field

Tools

IDIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Thornton, Colorado is seeking an experienced professional to administer and implement the CDBG program, projects, and activities. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and assist with planning documents.

The role requires collaboration with city departments and nonprofits, providing technical assistance, monitoring budgets, and maintaining IDIS records to support timely grant closeouts.