Manager, Community Development

Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

St. Ann, MO

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

2024-00189

Department:

Human Services - Community Development

Opening Date:

06/20/2024

Closing Date:

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

This position is responsible for the management and coordination of the federally funded Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and all related aspects of grant administration, compliance, and monitoring. The CDBG Grant Manager will coordinate the spending of federal funds, monitor and track compliance with all applicable laws rules and regulations associated with CDBG funding. Additionally, this position will provide direct supervision to staff responsible for the oversight and implementation of the activities carried out by CDBG fund recipients.

The typical starting salary range is between $52,894.40 - $76,177.92 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit

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Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples

Ensure and maintain regulatory compliance.

Provide leadership and direction to effectively manage the operations of the program and the implementation of broader community development and planning efforts.

Provide overall grant management tasks.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

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A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY

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Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

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The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor

Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? If so, name the school and date of attendance.

02

Explain your four years of related experience.

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Why are you interested in this position? How does it fit within your overall career goals?

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Please explain you working experience with federal grant programs.

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Discuss your familiarity, if any, with CDBG.

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Tell us about the last time you monitored or reviewed information and detected a problem. How did you respond?

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Describe a time when you anticipated an issue and were able to proactively resolve it.

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Describe an experience in which your ability to work well with others helped solve an issue.

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How do you organize your work and manage your time so you may effectively complete all projects?

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