Description

ICF’s Disaster Management division seeks an experienced professional to serve as a CDBG-DR Infrastructure and Economic Revitalization Grant Manager Lead.   

  
As a CDBG-DR Infrastructure and Economic Revitalization Grant Manager Lead, you should have in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) infrastructure and economic revitalization activities as well as working knowledge of other applicable Federal disaster recovery programs. You will be responsible for leading a team that will support subrecipients as they carry out CDBG-DR funded infrastructure, economic development, and other community development projects.  You will be part of a team that will interpret policies, implement procedures, monitor compliance, and provide subject matter expertise to assist subrecipients implement disaster recovery projects and programs.  
  
You will lead a team of ICF staff to build systems and processes to speed recovery efforts. Responsibilities may also include serving as an expert on policy, regulatory and operations issues, developing written materials, providing training and technical assistance, and working directly with the client to provide advisory/consulting services. This is a position that requires strong writing proficiency, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead people as well as adjust to an ever-changing environment.  

This is a hybrid position (primarily remote with temporary need to work onsite for specified weeks of time critical to program performance), and therefore preference is given to residents living in or near the following location(s): Asheville or Raleigh-Durham.  

Compensation: Although the range below is broader, this position will offer a salary in the mid-to-upper 90s, as determined by the hiring team.  Higher education and experience will not change this salary range. 

  
Key Responsibilities:  

•    Lead a team that will support the overall management of subrecipient agreements, including coordination and providing technical assistance. 
•    Develop and/or refine written products, policies, procedures, and tools for subrecipients to follow to implement infrastructure and economic development projects. 
•    Provide guidance and expertise on CDBG-DR regulations (national objective, program income, eligible activities, Duplication of Benefits) to subrecipients. 
•    Provide subject matter and operations expertise on managing economic development programs including setting up grant/loan programs, developing agreements, revolving loan funds, underwriting, and managing program income. 
•    Provide subject matter and operations expertise on managing infrastructure programs including procurement, developing agreements, implementing Davis Bacon labor standards. 
•    Provide advisory and consulting services to clients through training sessions and one-on-one conversations. 
  
Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.   

Must Have Qualifications:  

•    5 + years direct experience working with subrecipients as they carry out CDBG/CDBG-DR infrastructure, economic development and revitalization, and community projects; inclusive of setting up grant/loan programs. 
•    5+ years developing procedures for and implementing CDBG-DR-funded projects, monitoring subrecipients for compliance as well as direct experience in providing training and technical assistance. 
•    3+ years’ experience leading a team in a professional setting. 
•    Travel: minimum 25%, with additional travel needed around program launch.  

•    Ability to provide expert-level CDBG-DR written and oral technical assistance to grantees and subrecipients.  

•    Ability to write professional-level written technical guidance, policies and procedures.  

 
  

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may provide more edge and preference than candidates who have only the required skills) 

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel and understanding of formatting requirements to create polished and “client ready” deliverables.  
•    Strong understanding of regulations found at 24 CFR 570, 2 CFR 200, associated disaster recovery Federal Register Notices, and associated HUD Guidance 
•    Ability to independently research regulatory questions and develop policy memoranda. 
•    Bachelor’s degree in planning, Public Administration, Government, Business, or a related discipline. 
•    Experience working in state agencies, local or regional government, consulting firm, community development organization, or related public agency preferred. 
•    Experience delivering training and technical assistance to state and local government agencies. 

“This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.”

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$73,722.00 - $125,327.00

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