Disaster Services Planner – State of Illinois (Springfield)

Who: Illinois Emergency Management Agency

What: Under general direction of the Manager, Mitigation and Infrastructure Section, performs various mitigation, preparedness and/or recovery functions within the Bureau of Preparedness and Grant Administration. Provides planning, training and exercise assistance to State agencies and local government entities. Activities may be concentrated in a specialized mitigation, preparedness and/or recovery program. Travels to locations throughout the state.

CDBG Project Manager (Grant Funded) - City of Joplin, MO

CDBG Project Manager (Grant Funded) 

City of Joplin

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Tamra Schaller

Phone: 

4176240820

Fax: 

4176254712

Email: 

TSchalle@joplinmo.org

Website: 

http://www.joplinmo.org

Location: 

Joplin, MO

DESCRIPTION: This is a responsible administrative and professional position that manages a variety of Community Development Block Program projects within the City of Joplin.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE FOLLOWING DUTIES ARE NORMAL FOR THIS TITLE. THESE ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUSIVE OR ALL-INCLUSIVE. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE REQUIRED AND ASSIGNED. 

• Attendance and dependability. Must maintain confidentiality.

GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
WHILE FOLLOWING TASKS ARE NECESSARY FOR THIS POSITION, THEY ARE NOT AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION AND MAY ALSO BE PERFORMED BY OTHER EMPLOYEES. 

• Provide technical assistance to program participants on CDBG disaster programs and policies, program regulations, and reporting/documentation requirements. 
• Assist Department Director and/or supervisor to design and implement and manage CDBG disaster programs. 
• Monitor program financial and administrative performance and compliance. 
• Manage and process project documentation via both internal and external document management systems for approval and review by Department Director and/or supervisor. 
• Coordinate program reporting and compliance activities with other team members. • Performs related duties as required. OTHER TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description shall not to be construed as an exclusive or all inclusive list of the duties associated with this position. 
• The supervisor may on occasion assign other duties which are not specifically listed in this job description, provided the employee is qualified and certified/licensed to perform these additional functions.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
LANGUAGE ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 

• Skill in expressing ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials, board and commission members, developers, representatives of other agencies and local communities and the general public. 
• Ability to write complex and technical Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP) for the specific projects.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY

• Ability to perform and supervise technical research studies, analysis, and the presentation of the results of such research.

JUDGMENT AND SITUATIONAL REASONING ABILITY

• Skill in researching and preparing informational materials regarding planning, zoning and community development issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires long periods of sitting; must be mobile to such a degree that allows efficient, effective essential job related movement such as moving around a building or work area to perform essential job functions. 
• Low levels of twisting and bending may be required. 
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate common office equipment such as computers, typewriters, copiers, FAX machines, and telephones.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant program regulations. 
• Skill in maintaining a variety of records and preparing a variety of reports. 
• Skill in operating a variety of standard office equipment. 
• Skill in management practices, including a successful record of project implementation, coordination, and completion of multiple projects and tasks.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in; business, management, public administration or urban planning, or a technical discipline. 
• OR minimum of 3 years of experience and a Master’s degree. 
• Specialized knowledge of CDBG administration, management consulting practices, ability to interpret complex technical information. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully complete a thorough background check, and successfully complete a physical exam and drug test.

SALARY RANGE: $46,303 - $69,793, with starting salary $46,303 with excellent benefits.

DEADLINE: Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, a City application. Obtain required application from the City of Joplin Human Resources Office at 602 South Main Street in Joplin, MO. 64801. Open until Filled.

The City of Joplin is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer.