Senior Manager - Federal Entitlement Programs

The Senior Manager, under the general supervision of the Department Director, is responsible for developing, overseeing, reporting, and ensuring compliance with HUD requirements as it relates to the City's Federal Entitlement Programs (CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP, ESG, and HOPWA). Leading a team of 5-to-6 Project Development Managers, the selected individual will manage the development of program designs, fund allocation systems, and marketing strategies for effective investment through competitive or performance-driven processes and has oversight of all Federal Entitlement Programs activities. Duties will also include: developing, implementing, directing, coordinating, monitoring, marketing, evaluating, and reporting on the City's revitalization efforts; ensuring the Federal Entitlement Program activities operate within the City's 5-Year Consolidated, and associated Annual Action Plans, along with the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan to End Homelessness and Equitable Affordable Housing Plan as well as the Mayor's Equity Agenda and Richmond 300 Master Plans. The incumbent should ensure efficient and expeditious investment of public funds. The incumbent will be responsible for reporting progress to not only HUD but a variety of executive-level administrators through reports, presentations, conferences; and any additional tasks as required. The incumbent is expected to stay up to date regarding regulations and programs involving Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons Living With Aids (HOPWA).
Incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional, and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.1. Manages the 5-Year Consolidated and Annual Action Plan process, including any necessary updates or amendments for submittal to HUD, as required. Oversees the City's competitive NOFA process for the awarding of various Federal Entitlement Programs funding to sub-recipients. Develops and administers complex housing and community development programs to revitalize areas targeted under the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. Monitors program effectiveness and optimizes them as needed. Establishes long-range goals/objectives and
writes policies and procedures. Ensures programs conform to the associated Annual Action Plan and other City housing plans, and comply with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
2. Reviews and revise, as needed, the Department's Procedures Manual for the City's Federal Entitlement Programs. Coordinates all subrecipient workshops and technical assistance activities. Ensures that all subrecipient Item Plans and contracts have clearly defined performance measures and meet HUD requirements. Works with the City Attorney's Office to ensure all subrecipient contracts not only meet HUD requirements but general legal standards, as well.
3.Ensures that the City's Federal Entitlement Programs meet all established spending deadlines and other HUD financial requirements. Coordinates with the HCD's Internal Finance Team and the general City Finance Department on all applicable HUD financial reports, timely drawdowns, etc. Develops a Program Income Utilization Plan.
4. Ensures that all funded Federal Entitlement activities and/or projects are accurately set up and closed out in HUD's IDIS system. Ensures that these activities and/or projects are monitored, both financially and programmatically according to established timetables in the Department's Federal Entitlement Procedures Manual.
5. Performs supervisory duties such as conducting performance reviews, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, termination, and discipline procedures KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
Program/Project Management
Budget development and administration
Federal regulations governing the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA programs
Grants management
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
Other applicable Federal, state, and local regulations and program guidelines
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Skills (some combination of the following):
Oral and written communication including business writing
Utilizing standard office equipment such as printers, computers, and fax machines
Customer service
Negotiating contracts
Responding to audit findings
Drafting and revising documents
Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Interpreting federal and foundation grant guidelines
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Abilities (some combination of the following):
Manage time effectively
Multi-tasking
Interact positively with a diverse audience
Lead others
Problem solve
Think critically
Analyze complex issues

Employment Type: Full-Time