Community Development Grants & Compliance Administrator

City of St Joseph; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking a Community Development Specialist to prepare and review activities ensuring compliance with federal regulations and program policies.

The role supports grant-funded services, CAPER preparation, and coordination across city departments and outside contractors, overseeing program participants and sub-recipients. A Real Estate Salesperson license and Lead Based Paint Supervisor’s license are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Possess Real Estate Salesperson License within one year of hire.
• Possess Lead Based Paint Supervisor’s License within six months of hire.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, developers, bankers, civic organizations, community development professionals in other communities, community agencies and the general public.
• Ability to work well with others, as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor to establish and implement operational policies, goals, and objectives.
• Assist Supervisor’s with grant-funded services and programs.
• Assist in the preparation of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
• Instruct and assist personnel of lower classification in the preparation of records and reports.
• Monitor program participants, sub-recipients and contact agencies for compliance with program requirements.
• Attend closings for sale of city-owned properties developed with Community Development funds.
• Keep informed of community, social and economic resources available to the city, low- and moderate-income individuals and businesses located in neighborhoods that serve low- and moderate-income individuals.
• Coordinate projects and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with city departments, outside contractors and other agencies to accomplish goals and resolve project conflicts.

Skills

Real Estate License

Lead-Based Paint Supervisor

Driver's License

Effective communication

Record keeping & reporting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or Business Administration

Associate’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or Business Administration

Job description

City of St Joseph is seeking a Community Development Specialist to prepare and review activities ensuring compliance with federal regulations and program policies.

The role supports grant-funded services, CAPER preparation, and coordination across city departments and outside contractors, overseeing program participants and sub-recipients. A Real Estate Salesperson license and Lead Based Paint Supervisor’s license are required within specified timelines.