Planner- Community Development
- Tracking Code
- PBD.10900.1921
- Job Description
- This position will be responsible for administration of housing projects funded through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a grant funded position, continued employment is contingent on continued funding.Primary responsibilities would include administration of housing projects. Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the advanced analysis of technical data and major project work in planning and general administration of grant programs. This is a professional position involving responsibility for housing and community development programs. Responsibilities of this position include: assistance with the preparation of the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan; assistance in the development and/or updates to operating policies and procedures for administration of the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) or HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program, Supportive Housing Program (SHP) and other housing/homeless and community development programs in which the County may participate, and homeless assistance programs, including evaluation of funding applications, the provision of technical assistance to grantees and grant applicants, program and project management/financial record keeping abilities, and monitoring of grantee performance; facilitating the local Continuum of Care (CoC) process along with administration of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); assistance in the facilitation of the public participation process; and presentations on CDBG and HOME, ESG, and/or SHP Program matters to various commissions and committees, the County Board, and other public or private groups. Performs related work as required or assigned. There is a need for staff attendance at occasional morning or night meetings.
- Required Skills
- Strong management and communication skills needed. Considerable knowledge (and understanding) of community development principles and practices of urban/regional planning, community development or public administration, affordable housing financing and development, and housing /homeless and community development programs and resources. Considerable knowledge of local, state and federal legislation affecting community development and housing. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of program/project management and administration. Excellent communication skills as shown by the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, community and public officials, State and Federal agency representatives, and members of the public. Ability to prepare and review complex studies and reports. Strong research and analytical abilities essential, as are excellent computer skills.
- Required Experience
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree program from a college or university of recognized standing with major course work in urban or regional planning, business or public administration, social science, or a closely related field. Master's degree is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates holding an advanced degree and/or practical experience with the Community Development Block Grant, HOME, ESG or NSP Programs, housing experience preferred. Experience with direct administration of the Continuum of Care process and the Homeless Management Information System is preferred. Three years progressively responsible experience in planning at the level of Planner or three years experience in the housing or community development field, with emphasis on housing, is preferred.ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL TO INCLUDE A DRUG SCREEN.
- Job Location
- Libertyville, Illinois, United States
- Position Type
- Full-Time/Regular
- Salary
- 45,867.00 - 65,808.00 USD
Applications will be accepted
3 weeks