Grant Management Community Development Coordinator
Pay Range: $34.45/hr. - $44.79/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, December 6, 2024
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Grant Management and Community Development Coordinator job is available with the City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services/Housing Development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Real Estate Finance.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in local government, community development, economic development, or commercial real estate such as multifamily housing.
- Two (2) years of experience in federal grants management, public infrastructure projects such as street reconstruction, project procurement, contract management and project management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in real estate, infrastructure improvements, construction methods, contracting, and overall project management.
- Experience in the administration of HUD Community Planning and Development Programs and/or other federal housing programs and grants.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as GIS and any project management software.
The Grant Management and Community Development Coordinator job responsibilities include:
- Coordinate new development and planning activities and be responsible for managing, supporting and administering community development projects and City programs that are funded by federal, state and local sources.
- Supervise, direct, and coordinate review of the work plan for the Neighborhood Services Division; assign work activities and projects; and monitor work flow.
- Collaborate with other City departments, the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, developers/partners, real estate brokers, engineers, contracted vendors/service providers and the general public and represent the Neighborhood Services Department at community meeting and City board and commission meetings.
- Prepare contracts and monitor associated projects ensuring compliance and completion of the projects. Meet internal and external deadlines; be results driven; and produce high volumes of work as priorities shift.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
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Are you passionate about community development and grants management? The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Grant Management Community Development Coordinator to join their Neighborhood Services team. In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of coordinating new development and planning activities, spearheading community projects funded by various governmental sources. With a pay range of $34.45/hour to $44.79/hour, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes 11 paid holidays, medical and dental coverage, paid time off, a pension plan, and various professional development opportunities. Your work will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, from city departments to real estate brokers and engineers, ensuring projects meet compliance standards and internal deadlines. This position requires a bachelor's degree in areas like Public Administration or Business Administration, alongside four years of professional experience in related fields. If you're ready to make a significant impact on the lives of nearly 1 million residents while advancing your career in a supportive environment, consider applying for this rewarding role!
Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles into four other counties: Denton, Parker, Wise, and Johnson.
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