Senior Project Manager (OMBG) (Re-Issued 11/08/2024)

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager (OMBG) (Re-Issued 11/08/2024)

Description

Description

Under administrative direction, manages and supervises activities associated with City of Hartford, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA). Manages and supervises the grant award process including development, evaluation and implementation. Responsible for site monitoring and yearly reporting requirements including contract updates, Annual Action Plan/Consolidated Plan, CAPER (Performance and Evaluation Report), timeliness, and other IDIS reports. Provides technical assistance to subrecipients with project scopes, budgets and other financial and accomplishment reporting and compliance. This role requires a deep understanding of HUD regulations, policies, and procedures and direct experience with the IDIS reporting system. Makes recommendations on process improvement, cost reduction strategies and opportunities, and implementation strategies. Performs related work as required.

This is a HMEA position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application. All parts of the examination will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:
Knowledge of:

• Project Management concepts, principles and practices.
• Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations related to project activities.
• The principles and practices of grant management, fiscal management, budgeting, and other related assignments within Municipal management, budget, and grants.

Ability to:

• Perform complex analyses and research independently.
• Communicate clearly both orally and written.
• Utilize Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Lead other professions in the functions of project management.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate professional staff.
• Locate and compile information, data, or facts from specialized sources.
• Apply contractual language, as needed, to ensure compliance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business representatives and the general public.

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Project Management or a closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time, responsible professional experience significantly related to Grant Management, or Grant Compliance.

In the absence of a four-year degree, full-time, professional direct experience in the specific area of assignment may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a basis of one (1) year of experience for each year of the educational requirement.

COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Other Information

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form along with a DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.



Closing Date/Time: 11/25/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary:

$79,575.86 - $102,311.82 Annually