Salary : $55,802.00 AnnuallyLocation : Bloomington, INJob Type: Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs/week; with benefits)Department: Housing & Neighborhood DevOpening Date: 12/12/2024Closing Date: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM EasternFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: N/ATypical Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pmPosition Reports to:: Reports to the Department Assistant Director.Supervises Staff:: NoDescription Incumbent will be responsible for evaluating performance and ensuring that organizations, recipients/subrecipients are in complying with HAND program requirements and regulations. Monitoring responsibility will include both federal and local programs including HOME Investment Partnership, Community Development Block Grants, American Rescue Plan Act, Housing Development Fund and more.The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position. Duties This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:Essential (primary)Corresponds with past and present program participants Coordinates compliance documentation with recipients. Reports findings and corrective actionsMonitors and ensures compliance dates and deadlines. Maintains and compiles ongoing reporting. Maintains paper and digital record requirements in systems such as IDIS, HEROS, Neighborly. Non-Essential (secondary)Assists with application intake. Assists with data input for tracking. Assists with technical assistance educational sessions. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position. A minimum of three years' experience working with or administering government or other grant/loan programs preferred, ideally related to housing and community development.Knowledge of and ability to use software applications such as Word and Excel. Experience in Google operating systems, GIS and graphic design software preferred.Ability to conduct organized, measurable and sustained community outreach, as well as manage projects, to develop partnerships to increase participation in City of Bloomington housing programs.Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. Difficulty of Work and Personal Work RelationshipDifficulty of WorkIncumbent will apply knowledge of both practical and theoretical principles from several fields according to situational demands to accomplish the continuance of departmental goals and objectives. Independent judgement is required to make decisions in assisting in administration of city programs including the proper execution and timeliness of HUD and State of Indiana funds and evaluating various programs and agencies; preparing federal reporting documents.Independent judgement is required in administering planning and development matters; interpreting program guidelines, utilizing federal, state and local regulations; applying these regulations to projects. Incumbent is required to work evenings and weekends as needed.Personal Work RelationshipsIncumbent will maintain frequent contact with department head, local officials, and co-workers; city department staff, business partners, not-for-profit agencies; city, county, state and federal officials, and members of the general public for the purpose of explaining, interpreting, assisting and coordinating activities.Incumbent also frequently has contact with contractors, developers, trade professionals and other cities' staff for the purpose of receiving inquiries, expanding programs, and inducing program participation by the greatest possible number of individuals and businesses. An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.
- Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
- The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
- Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
- Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
- Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
- The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
- After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
- City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
- City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
*Conditions and restrictions apply. 01 Are you able to legally operate a motor vehicle?
02 Describe how you meet the minimum of a bachelor's degree, or your equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position. If you do not have a bachelor's or equivalent, put NA 03 Describe how you meet the minimum of three years' experience working with or administering government or other grant/loan programs preferred, ideally related to housing and community development. If you have no previous experience, put NA. 04 Describe your previous experience conducting organized, measurable and sustained community outreach, as well as managing projects, to develop partnerships to increase participation in affordable housing programs and/or neighborhood services. If you have no previous experience, put in NA. Required Question