Neighborhood and Housing Coordinator

City of Coral Springs; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

401A/457 retirement plans

Free gym membership

Wellness program

Job summary

City of Coral Springs seeks an experienced administrator to oversee grant programs such as CDBG, HOME, NSP, SHIP and RCMP, including budgeting, reporting and program management. The role also prepares plans and presents to Planning and Zoning Board, City Commission, and Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

The position manages contracts, RFPs, and compliance documentation, while coordinating with city departments to implement housing and community development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in GDBG, SHIP, and other federal/state grant program administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees receipt, allocation, expenditure, evaluation, reporting and management of CDBG, HOME, NSP, SHIP, RCMP and related programs.
• Prepares agenda memoranda for Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission items.
• Prepares CDBG Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan and LHAP; prepares reports and acts as board representative to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
• Administers funding programs, including preparing reports and implementing programs; oversees funding and accounting for community development programs.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of staff reports and public presentations to city boards and commissions.
• Completes and reviews contracts, RFPs and other legal/administrative documents.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Job description

Description Oversees the receipt, allocation, expenditure, evaluation, reporting and management of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP), and Residential Construction Mitigation Program (RCMP). Prepares agenda memorandum for the Planning and Zoning Board and City Commission items. Prepares the CDBG Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan as well as the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). Prepare reports and act as board representative to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and oversight of the City's Affordable Housing Programs.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with neighborhood programs, such as the Neighborhood Partnership Program, Neighborhoods with Integrity, and block parties, and attends other city events for program outreach as required (including tracking relevant performance measurements).
• Downloads and updates demographic & socioeconomic data from the Census, create tables, graphs and maps.
• Researches foreclosure trends data mining, tables, graphs and maps.
• Maintains records of statistical data. Supplies data as requested.
• Administers CDBG, HOME, NSP3, SHIP, RCMP, and other funding programs which includes preparing reports, and implementing programs. Oversees the funding and accounting of the community development programs.
• Assists in preparation and presentation of staff reports and public presentations to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning Board, City Commission and other local government agencies.
• Complete and review contracts, RFPs and other legal and administrative documents to implement projects.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum (2) two years of experience in GDBG, S.H.I.P., and other federal and state grant program administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Information Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.

Health, Dental, Vision Coverage

• Active 1st of the month after 30 days
• Spousal exclusion policy applies

Retirement

• 401A (7% City contribution, increases to 9% after 7 years)
• 457 Roth & Roth IRA plan options

Life Insurance

• $75,000 city paid (additional optional life and other voluntary insurance plans available)

Long Term Disability

• Paid by City

Holidays

• 11 days per year

Wellbeing Hours

• Up to 40 hours awarded per year

Annual Leave

• 104 hours annually, increases after fifth year

Sick Leave

• 96 hours annually; sick leave incentive plan

Family Friendly

• Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs
• City employee children enrollment preference at Coral Springs Charter School

Employee Recognition

• Annual performance feedback and merit increases
• Shining Star and Bright Spot monetary recognition awards

Well Being

• Behavioral Health Access Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Yoga Classes
• Wellness Portal
• Wellness Education (Lunch & Learns)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free onsite health coaching
• Discounts through Tickets at Work

Full-time employment with the City of Coral Springs qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness once you meet all requirements.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid