CDBG Operations Manager

Job Description

If you are looking to contribute to community development initiatives and impact communities throughout Iowa, join the Iowa Economic Development Authority as our CDBG Operations Program Manager.

About Us

At the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), we're dedicated to making Iowa the choice for people and businesses. We build powerful partnerships, leverage diverse resources, and drive economic and community vitality. From supporting startups and expanding enterprises to preserving the rich history and culture of rural communities, and aiding in disaster recovery, we create endless opportunities for Iowans to thrive.

As the CDBG Operations Program Manager, you will safeguard the financial integrity of Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) projects while ensuring recipient compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidance and regulations. This role is critical for maintaining high standards of federally funded disaster recovery community development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and shares program funding guidelines with potential applicants.
• Provides technical assistance to grantees, applicants, and prospective applicants.
• Reviews applications and oversees the implementation of the proposed plan for project completion which details construction activity.
• Follows procedures for contract approval and amendment reviews.
• Reviews recipient funding requests. Ensures requests are compliant with established rules and regulations.
• Collects financial data and prepares State and Federal quarterly reports.
• Ensures compliance with cross-cutting Federal programs and duplication of benefits requirements.
• Conducts remote or on-site monitoring visits to ensure project regulatory compliance.
• Manages project closeout process efficiently
  
  

Ideal Candidates Have

• Proven experience in grant management.
• Strong understanding of HUD regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to our Core Values:
  
  

Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.

Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.

Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do

New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa? Visit ThisIsIowa.com to see how Iowa offers something for everyone- competitively low cost of living, bustling cities and neighborhoods, access to entertainment, opportunities for career growth and unrivaled access to outdoor adventures.

Benefits

As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

• Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave
  
  

To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees, visit the benefits web page.

The CDBG Operations Manager position is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 2 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, journalism, or marketing and experience equal to two years of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical related or program data; or developing, administering and/or deploying grants/projects/programs;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above required experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.