Posting Open Until Filled
Salary Commensurate with Experience
General Description & Classification Standards
The Department of Grants & Community Development (DGCD) provides management and oversight for the City of Atlanta’s
entitlement programs funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other associated
grant programs, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program, Home Investment
Partnerships Act (HOME) program, Housing Opportunities for People With Aids (HOPWA), and the Emergency Solutions Grant
Program (ESG), Healthy Homes Production Grant (HHPG), Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (LHRG), and assists with other grants
within the department.
This is a fully seasoned managerial level charged with responsibility for significant specialized functions within a department.
Position manages a group of employees, typically with an intermediate supervisor, or a smaller group of specialized
professional employees. Areas of responsibility are typically unique within the department.
Supervision Received
The Healthy Homes Production Grant Manager reports directly to the Commissioner’s Office and the Program Operations
Director. The direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives, organizational
effectiveness, and operating results.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Oversee assigned staff job performance – this requires knowledge of those duties including managing a variety of federally funded contracts, agreements, procurement documentation, and all other relevant documentation
Maintain a working knowledge of all Healthy Homes Production Grant program policies and procedures and follow these procedures as updated. Ensures staff understands and follows all grant policies and procedures
Track all home addresses and projects from staff and assign or reassign staff projects as needed Negotiate and prepare contracting with funded subrecipients, contractors, and sub-contractors Provide risk analysis, project management, and project oversight for projects in compliance with all federal rules and regulations Provides technical assistance where needed or requested Participates and completes assigned HUD training Assist with the subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors’ performance and evaluation reports Actively participate and assist in monitoring subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors and monitor projects via IDIS, DRGR, HMIS, and other systems for compliance with Healthy Homes Production Grant compliance triggers. Coordinate with the Office of Competitive Compliance
Work with Financial Analysts to track and manage projects and assist in tracking the financial data of projects Provide data and input for the department's Annual Action Plan (AAP), 5-year Consolidated Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and other ad hoc reports for the department
Assist with auditing projects for compliance and adherence to contract milestones/deliverables Maintain working knowledge of Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURA), Leins, Intercreditor Agreements, subordination agreements, and other real estate documents as required
Collect and analyze data submitted by subrecipients and contractors to report within Oracle, SharePoint, IDIS, DRGR, HMIS, and other relevant databases to ensure accuracy. Recommends corrective action for subrecipients,
contractors, and subcontractors. Assist in the evaluation process by reviewing applications with detailed reviews and
feedback for recommendation of funding
Work collaboratively with all divisions of DGCD as necessary Review projects for applicability and level of Environmental Review required: Exempt, CENST, CEST, Environmental Assessment, or Environmental Impact Statement and maintain all Environmental Review clearances
Review and assess documents assembled by subrecipients and contractors including project descriptions, budgets, acquisition documents, Phase I and Phase II reports, work specifications, maps, photographs, and other information
Examine projects for factors including airport hazards, coastal barriers, flood plains, air quality, contamination and toxic substances, endangered species, explosive and flammable hazards, farmland protection, historic preservation,
wetlands protection, noise abatement and control, sole source aquifers, and relocation plans
Assist in assigning and distributing projects and tasks Ensure project files are completed accurately and comply with applicable guidelines and standards Review documentation for project files to ensure that subrecipients, contractors, and subcontractors are appropriately expending awarded funds
Draft/update programmatic policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures “SOP’s” Ensure all HUD concerns and flags are cleared Completes goal setting with staff quarterly and tracks staff performance Commence and actively participate in Healthy Homes Production Grant Interdisciplinary Team Meetings “IDT’s” with coordination between the Office of Fiscal Operations and Competitive Compliance
Coordinate with the Program Operations Director and Commissioners on all issues, concerns, or requests concerning subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors or staff
Position will perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job
successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Knowledge of HUD entitlement grants, municipal government administration, and functions Knowledge of federal grant guidelines (i.e., 2 CFR Part 200, etc.) Excellent team-working and team-building skills (“Team Player”) Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
Knowledge of principles and practices of grant administration and management to include applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
High energy and a passion for service and the strategic direction of the city, particularly as it relates to serving individuals with special housing and service needs
High emotional intelligence Highly industrious with a strong work ethic; a sense of urgency/impatience for action Integrity and humility that encourages and inspires constituents, a strong sense of judgment/business discernment Able to thrive under pressure, consistently meeting expectations and commitments on tight deadlines Knowledge of IDIS, Oracle, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, HMIS, and Neighborly Software Able to plan and organize work, communicate both orally and in writing, maintain effective working relationships, and gather, analyze, and synthesize data
