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Salary $64,865.89 - $102,832.95 Annually Job Type Full-time Job Number 24HED844rla045 Closing Date 7/5/2024 11:59 PM Central Description The Housing and Economic Development department is seeking an experienced professional to join the Housing Development and Finance division as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Manager. This position manages the federal CDBG Program and its budget and develops and administers policies and procedures to finance infrastructure improvements, economic development projects, public facilities, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, and homeowner assistance. This position will work with a dynamic and results-driven team to grow and preserve affordable housing. Learn more about our work at www.Hennepin.us/housing. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 701 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with flexibility. This position will be required to attend occasional evening meetings. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst, Principal. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Manage the $2.5M Community Development Block Grant, including creating and monitoring budgets, analyzing data, negotiating multijurisdictional agreements, and preparing reports and plans for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Oversee CDBG compliance for the division and County by developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, and support oversight of cross-cutting regulations such as Davis Bacon, Uniform Relocation, Buy America Preference, and Section 3. Select and manage implementation projects, in partnership with other County service areas, by administering requests for proposals, providing technical assistance, developing funding recommendations, and negotiating and managing grants and loans. Research community needs and best practices to set performance indicators for the overall CDBG grant and for projects; analyze and interpret performance and budget data to make recommendations to meet County goals and implement continuous improvement planning. Coordinate with other counites and city staff on the Fair Housing Implementation Committee and the Section 3 Collaborative. Develop and maintain relationships with city staff, nonprofits, and elected officials to ensure housing and community development activities meet the goals and needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.