Richland County, S.C
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Administration Buildingtime type:
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End Date: November 14, 2025 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R1859The primary purpose of this CDBG-CV Grants Analyst role is to implement and administer the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) grant and associated projects. Grant projects encompass a wide range of activities all with a tieback to prevention, preparation, and response to coronavirus and its lingering impacts on Richland County, with a predominant focus on serving the low- to moderate-income (LMI) population.
Activities funded by the CDBG-CV grant may include public services, public facility improvements, and initiatives to address public health, affordable housing, and economic development needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive grants administration support, working in close collaboration with the Division Manager to effectively manage multiple objectives and navigate complex timelines, to ensure the successful administration of technical programmatic and financial grant conditions. The CDBG-CV Analyst is expected to consistently provide professional and courteous technical assistance to clients and perform other related duties as necessary. The role operates within a structured framework of grantsmanship responsibilities, developing work methods based on established precedents. While the work is performed with a moderate level of autonomy, it is conducted under the direct supervision of the Community Development Division Manager.This position is a temporary, two (2) year grant-funded position located at Richland County through funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development extending to December 2027.**ESSENTIAL TASKS***The following essential tasks represent the primary responsibilities and activities for this position.***GRANTS ADMINISTRATION*** Responsible for ensuring Richland County maximizes remaining CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare, or respond to COVID-19 and to mitigate lingering impacts of the pandemic on low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals and communities in the County.* Oversees and assists with the management of the CDBG-CV grant, including: conducting needs assessment public hearings and listening sessions with local stakeholders, developing projects and programs for investment, engaging the County Council’s Coronavirus Ad-Hoc Committee, amending the action plan for the funds, monitoring existing CDBG-CV funded activities, ensuring full expenditure of funds by September 2027, reporting on accomplishments to HUD, and conducting grant closeout by December 2027.* Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards regarding the Community Development Block Grant and related HUD compliance requirements for project eligibility, environmental reviews, labor standards, financial management, monitoring, and reporting; maintains an awareness of funding methods, trends and changes in federal legislation; reads professional literature; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.* Conducts research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on the LMI population of unincorporated Richland County; oversee the implementation of a surveying tool to better understand LMI needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic.* Responsible for setting up activities and reporting on accomplishments inside of HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS); establish and maintain robust record-keeping system in compliance with grant retention guidelines; efficiently enter and retrieve data from diverse sources to streamline grant files and timelines.* Foster interactions with various stakeholders to provide and obtain critical information for departmental and divisional operations, projects, programs, and clientele.* Tasks require advanced proficiency with PC Windows-based operating systems and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel. The position will also work inside of software programs, including: WorkDay, Neighborly Software, IDIS, and other specialized systems utilized by the federal government for data collection and reporting. Management may assign additional tasks related to the technical aspects of grant administration as necessary.* Provide administrative tasks, including: scheduling meetings and appointments for various meeting locations, maintaining calendars, screening and sorting daily mail, composing routine letters for supervisor's signature, typing memos and correspondence, etc.**GRANT APPLICATION ADMINISTRATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE*** Assist Division Manager and CDBG Grants Analyst with project development for the CDBG-CV grant; help oversee projects through the full grant and project lifecycle: application, selection, contracting, implementation, disbursement of funds, reporting, monitoring, and close out.* Responsible for overseeing the advertising of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and soliciting of project proposals from eligible entities. Projects funded may include public services, public facility improvements, and initiatives to address public health, affordable housing, and economic development needs.* Assist with facilitation of grant application workshops and information sessions for interested applicants; provide ongoing Technical Assistance, verify eligibility requirements, and guide applicants on required forms and documentation.* Evaluate and review funding requests from non-profit community service organizations, small businesses, microenterprises, and other entities seeking support for projects and programs. Identify disparities or deficiencies in grant applications based on HUD federal criteria, and present well-founded alternatives for effective resolution. Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of application systems and tracking databases, ensuring all deficiencies are promptly addressed.* Establish strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure all grant-funded activities comply with stringent HUD guidelines and standards.* Maintain and track data, updating spreadsheets for regular reports to County Council, Finance, Budget, and HUD, and relevant areas, demonstrating proficiency in data analysis, regulatory compliance, and systems integration maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness.**GRANT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING*** Ensure strict adherence to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal rules and regulations, applying all applicable 24 CFR Part 570 conditions and standard 2 CFR 200, Subpart F auditing conditions to programmatic compliance for project lifecycles for assigned work.* Provide technical assistance, including grant monitoring onsite, virtually, or as required by departmental needs. Ensure all grant-funded projects tasked for completion by the Division Manager and HUD comply with local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.* Oversee compliance with HUD CDBG and CDBG-CV grant requirements, including NEPA Environmental Reviews, Labor Requirements (i.e. Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act), Procurement, Coronavirus tieback, Legal and Contracting, and other FLSA-related components of projects, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.**PUBLIC SPEAKING, WORKSHOPS, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT*** Conduct public-facing workshops and educational programs, demonstrating strong public speaking skills to effectively communicate grant opportunities, compliance requirements, and program benefits to diverse audiences.* Develop and disseminate comprehensive marketing materials to promote #J-18808-Ljbffr
Administration Buildingtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: November 14, 2025 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R1859The primary purpose of this CDBG-CV Grants Analyst role is to implement and administer the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) grant and associated projects. Grant projects encompass a wide range of activities all with a tieback to prevention, preparation, and response to coronavirus and its lingering impacts on Richland County, with a predominant focus on serving the low- to moderate-income (LMI) population.
Activities funded by the CDBG-CV grant may include public services, public facility improvements, and initiatives to address public health, affordable housing, and economic development needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive grants administration support, working in close collaboration with the Division Manager to effectively manage multiple objectives and navigate complex timelines, to ensure the successful administration of technical programmatic and financial grant conditions. The CDBG-CV Analyst is expected to consistently provide professional and courteous technical assistance to clients and perform other related duties as necessary. The role operates within a structured framework of grantsmanship responsibilities, developing work methods based on established precedents. While the work is performed with a moderate level of autonomy, it is conducted under the direct supervision of the Community Development Division Manager.This position is a temporary, two (2) year grant-funded position located at Richland County through funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development extending to December 2027.**ESSENTIAL TASKS***The following essential tasks represent the primary responsibilities and activities for this position.***GRANTS ADMINISTRATION*** Responsible for ensuring Richland County maximizes remaining CDBG-CV funds to prevent, prepare, or respond to COVID-19 and to mitigate lingering impacts of the pandemic on low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals and communities in the County.* Oversees and assists with the management of the CDBG-CV grant, including: conducting needs assessment public hearings and listening sessions with local stakeholders, developing projects and programs for investment, engaging the County Council’s Coronavirus Ad-Hoc Committee, amending the action plan for the funds, monitoring existing CDBG-CV funded activities, ensuring full expenditure of funds by September 2027, reporting on accomplishments to HUD, and conducting grant closeout by December 2027.* Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards regarding the Community Development Block Grant and related HUD compliance requirements for project eligibility, environmental reviews, labor standards, financial management, monitoring, and reporting; maintains an awareness of funding methods, trends and changes in federal legislation; reads professional literature; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.* Conducts research and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on the LMI population of unincorporated Richland County; oversee the implementation of a surveying tool to better understand LMI needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic.* Responsible for setting up activities and reporting on accomplishments inside of HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS); establish and maintain robust record-keeping system in compliance with grant retention guidelines; efficiently enter and retrieve data from diverse sources to streamline grant files and timelines.* Foster interactions with various stakeholders to provide and obtain critical information for departmental and divisional operations, projects, programs, and clientele.* Tasks require advanced proficiency with PC Windows-based operating systems and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel. The position will also work inside of software programs, including: WorkDay, Neighborly Software, IDIS, and other specialized systems utilized by the federal government for data collection and reporting. Management may assign additional tasks related to the technical aspects of grant administration as necessary.* Provide administrative tasks, including: scheduling meetings and appointments for various meeting locations, maintaining calendars, screening and sorting daily mail, composing routine letters for supervisor's signature, typing memos and correspondence, etc.**GRANT APPLICATION ADMINISTRATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE*** Assist Division Manager and CDBG Grants Analyst with project development for the CDBG-CV grant; help oversee projects through the full grant and project lifecycle: application, selection, contracting, implementation, disbursement of funds, reporting, monitoring, and close out.* Responsible for overseeing the advertising of the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and soliciting of project proposals from eligible entities. Projects funded may include public services, public facility improvements, and initiatives to address public health, affordable housing, and economic development needs.* Assist with facilitation of grant application workshops and information sessions for interested applicants; provide ongoing Technical Assistance, verify eligibility requirements, and guide applicants on required forms and documentation.* Evaluate and review funding requests from non-profit community service organizations, small businesses, microenterprises, and other entities seeking support for projects and programs. Identify disparities or deficiencies in grant applications based on HUD federal criteria, and present well-founded alternatives for effective resolution. Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of application systems and tracking databases, ensuring all deficiencies are promptly addressed.* Establish strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure all grant-funded activities comply with stringent HUD guidelines and standards.* Maintain and track data, updating spreadsheets for regular reports to County Council, Finance, Budget, and HUD, and relevant areas, demonstrating proficiency in data analysis, regulatory compliance, and systems integration maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness.**GRANT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING*** Ensure strict adherence to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal rules and regulations, applying all applicable 24 CFR Part 570 conditions and standard 2 CFR 200, Subpart F auditing conditions to programmatic compliance for project lifecycles for assigned work.* Provide technical assistance, including grant monitoring onsite, virtually, or as required by departmental needs. Ensure all grant-funded projects tasked for completion by the Division Manager and HUD comply with local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.* Oversee compliance with HUD CDBG and CDBG-CV grant requirements, including NEPA Environmental Reviews, Labor Requirements (i.e. Section 3, Davis-Bacon Act), Procurement, Coronavirus tieback, Legal and Contracting, and other FLSA-related components of projects, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.**PUBLIC SPEAKING, WORKSHOPS, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT*** Conduct public-facing workshops and educational programs, demonstrating strong public speaking skills to effectively communicate grant opportunities, compliance requirements, and program benefits to diverse audiences.* Develop and disseminate comprehensive marketing materials to promote #J-18808-Ljbffr