CDBG-Disaster Recovery Program Manager (SR-26)

Maui County, Hawaii

Description

IMPORTANT: This is a non-civil service limited-term position. 

All positions within the Office of the Mayor are appointed. 

The CDBG-Disaster Recovery Program Manager is assigned to the SR-26 salary range. Appointments may be made at any rate within the salary range from $6,399, SR-26-D to, $9,109, SR-26-M, per month at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Please attach your resume to your application. 

Plans, coordinates and implements one (1) or more program activity(ies) related to recovery from the August 2023 Maui wildfires with Community Development Block Grant funds for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) provided to the County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to achieve the County's long-term and short-term goals and objectives relative to community development; establishes program measures, performance measures and standards of achievement, and oversees a monitoring system to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and/or County policies and requirements; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class is distinguished by its responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing one (1) or more program activity(ies) of the County's CDBG-DR program, and to supervise the work of program specialists and clerical staff relative to meeting the County's long and short range community development goals and objectives.

Examples of Duties

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)

  • Plans, coordinates, and implements one (1) or more program activity(ies) of the County’s CDBG-DR program activities;
  • Consults with departments and agency heads in conducting long-term community development planning in order to integrate and coordinate various programs and projects;
  • Serves as liaison between the County and various Federal, State and/or private agencies and organizations in regards to CDBG-DR program policies and procedures;
  • Oversees and/or conducts mandatory public hearings and meetings to provide information regarding the CDBG-DR program guidelines and requirements and to collect project proposals;
  • Reviews project proposals for compliance with eligibility and national objective criteria;
  • Meets and confers with Mayor and Managing Director to recommend and finalize proposal selections;
  • Prepares and conducts presentation to the County Council on proposed projects for funding;
  • Supervises and participates in the preparation of all grant applications;
  • Coordinates the activities of other departments relative to various requirements for project implementation such as environmental assessments, procurement activities, etc.;
  • Oversees the development of contract agreements, ensuring all projects will be in compliance with Federal regulations; responsible for contracts including scope of work, fees, direction of work, progress payments, and any additions, deletions, change orders and amendments;
  • Supervises a monitoring system to ensure compliance with various Federal, State and/or County policies, regulations, and requirements;
  • Ensures that all required reports are submitted and all financial accounts are reconciled;
  • Develops and maintains program budget;
  • Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, economics, sociology, or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible professional, administrative or analytical experience, one of which must have involved applying for, monitoring, evaluating and/or administering Federal grants.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (equivalent to State of Hawaii, Type 3).

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of supervision; Federal, State, and County laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to community development and related programs; fundamentals of community planning and/or property development; trends in Federal, State, and local planning as they affect community planning; research methods and statistical procedures; statutory, regulatory, and participatory requirements associated with Federal grants; sources of information relating to Federal grants; report writing; public relations.

Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of others; read, comprehend interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures; organize, plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor projects; make effective decisions and recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; present ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov

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