County of Blair
Job Posting
Our hire will be one of two who administer community development grants for County of Blair within the Social Services Office. Incumbent will provide a variety of support services through work with community corporations, private non-profit organizations, local/state/federal agencies to develop and maintain community development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements. Essential duties include assisting with administration of Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), sewer lateral installation, and lead hazard programs; participating in screening and evaluation of programs and projects by conducting income surveys; completes and submits HOME and lead hazard grant applications; performs inspections to determine suitability for rehabilitation of housing; prepares cost estimates and specifications for rehabilitation work; processes background checks on contractors, interviews homeowners, and holds labor-compliance interviews; schedules pre-inspection and pre-constructions meetings; prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and invoicing related to grants; maintains appropriate documentation and file retention; prepares agreements and resolutions with municipalities and non-profit agencies for provision of services and/or projects; contributes to development and implementation of public education and information activities; attends events to distribute information related to fair housing regulations; performs administrative tasks; travels as needed, driving required; completes continuing education; and maintains confidentiality.
Our hire will be one of two who administer community development grants for County of Blair within the Social Services Office. Incumbent will provide a variety of support services through work with community corporations, private non-profit organizations, local/state/federal agencies to develop and maintain community development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements. Essential duties include assisting with administration of Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), sewer lateral installation, and lead hazard programs; participating in screening and evaluation of programs and projects by conducting income surveys; completes and submits HOME and lead hazard grant applications; performs inspections to determine suitability for rehabilitation of housing; prepares cost estimates and specifications for rehabilitation work; processes background checks on contractors, interviews homeowners, and holds labor-compliance interviews; schedules pre-inspection and pre-constructions meetings; prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and invoicing related to grants; maintains appropriate documentation and file retention; prepares agreements and resolutions with municipalities and non-profit agencies for provision of services and/or projects; contributes to development and implementation of public education and information activities; attends events to distribute information related to fair housing regulations; performs administrative tasks; travels as needed, driving required; completes continuing education; and maintains confidentiality.