Community Development Policy and Program Coordinator

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a Community Development Policy and Program Coordinator to implement programs, select and fund grants, and plan policies. The role oversees staff and coordinates LCDBG, EPA, and RHP funds with state and federal partners.

The incumbent will prepare annual reports, interact with federal officials, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Appointment is AS-619 pay grade, with competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR
• An advanced degree in business administration, public administration, or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research.

Responsibilities

• Prepares LCDBG Program information for reporting to HUD.
• Prepares Recovery Housing Program plans and reports for HUD.
• Oversees five-year strategic and annual operational plans for the office.
• Prepares FFATA reports to ensure public access to federal awards.

Skills

Grant management

Policy planning

Staff evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Public Administration or JD

Job description

Job Overview

The Division of Administration/Office of Community Development has avacancy. This Community Development Policy and Program Coordinator has an assigned pay grade of AS-619.

Incumbent is responsible for program implementation, grant selection and funding, policy and program planning, reviewing and evaluating staff.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR
• An advanced degree in business administration, public administration, or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Duties

• Prepares the information for the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program's portion of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report which is statutorily required for submittal to HUD at the end of each program year.
• Prepares the information for the Recovery Housing Program's Annual Action Plan, and the Quality Performance and Evaluation Report which is statutorily required for submittal to HUD at the end of each program year.
• Oversees preparation of five year strategic plans and the annual operational plans for the office as required by Act 1465 of the 1997 Legislative Session; also oversees the preparation of the quarterly performance reports addressing the progress made on the performance indicators for each fiscal year.
• Prepares the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) report timely to ensure that the public can access information on federal awards on a single, searchable website.
• Conducts written and verbal communication with federal officials in order to obtain clarification and/or interpretations on a diverse number of issues that arise as new federal requirements, regulations, and concepts become effective.
• Meets with legislative auditors and HUD staff and provides them with information requested during their annual audit and monitoring visits.
• Coordinates the use of LCDBG, EPA and RHP Program funds with other state and federal programs designed to assist communities statewide.
• Monitors recipients' programs on-site for compliance in such program areas as: performance, environmental, procurement, fair housing/equal opportunity, record keeping, acquisition, relocation, citizen participation, labor standards, and procurement.
• Ensures accordance with the federal requirements for the obligation and expenditure of LCDBG funds.
• Responsible for the presentation and content of the LCDBG section of the Office of Community Development’s official website.
• Reviews and evaluates work and correspondence of other staff, when requested, and provides technical assistance, as needed.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts and citizen and administrative complaints that can surface as the CDBG Program is implemented.
• Researches State and federal law, guidelines, and policies regarding program implementation. Writes policy positions and advises staff, local governing bodies, administrative consultants, and engineers of those policies.
• Advises/informs local officials, legislators, other State personnel, and citizens of program aspects and federal and State regulations governing the LCDBG, EPA and RHP Programs.
• Resolves through mediation certain conflicts which have arisen over the interpretation of federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.

• Meets, both personally and by telephone, with officials of federal and State agencies, local governing bodies, State legislators, federal legislator's staff, and professional organizations/business firms on issues relative to LCDBG, EPA and RHP Programs.
• Coordinates staff presentations at meetings, seminars, forums, and conferences.
• Attends training seminars and meetings.
• Coordinates staff training.
• Serves as speaker at meetings, seminars, forums, and conferences.
• Participates in other activities which ensure the proper and effective management of the LCDBG, RHP and EPA Programs.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

email: [e-mail]