Division Director-Community Develop Jobs - Detroit, Michigan (MI)

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WHO WE ARE

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Required Tasks
- Oversee the budgeting and implementation, including payment processing and contract management, of CDBG Programs, HOME NSP, ESG and any other federal HUD grants received.
- Responsible for program design and implementation for the Community Development programs and recommends project approval to Economic Development Department Director.
- Responsible for maintaining and periodically updating programmatic policies and procedures.
- Approve the scopes and budgets for approved projects and gives final approval for payment vouchers.
- Complete draw approvals in IDIS and DRGR databases.
- Act as liaison to 38 participating jurisdictions and conduct personal visits to local communities and businesses.
- Represent Wayne County as a speaker at events and participate in regional and statewide community development committees, taskforces, and boards.
- Participate in state and national associations.
- Oversee the production of the HUD Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and the completion of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) quarterly performance reports.
- Oversee the completion of Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans, adds them to IDIS and DRGR.
- Supervise, manage, and train all Division staff.
- Identify and apply for new grants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Government Affairs, General Studies, or a closely related field.
- Or High School diploma with 10 years full time professional work experience in community development or a closely related field.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretations, and evaluation of federal funding agreements, housing developments, and other financial data.
- At least 5 years of full-time professional work experience in community development or a closely related field.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity over project management professionals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity over project management professionals.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above fields or closely related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretations, and evaluation of federal funding agreements, housing developments, and other financial data.
- Have at least 5 years of full-time professional work experience in community development or a closely related field.
- One (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity over project management professionals.

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Division Director-Community Develop - Detroit, MI

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