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City of Atlanta

Grant Services Director

City of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States

Job Posting Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

 

General Description and Classification Standards

The Director of Fiscal Operations reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner. The Director provides fiscal management and 

oversight for the City of Atlanta’s entitlement programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 

(HUD) and other associated grant programs, including but not limited to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 

program, Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) program, Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), the 

Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), Healthy Homes Grant, and assists with other non-HUD grants.

This is a fully seasoned managerial level charged with responsibility for specialized functions within the department. The 

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 direction received is general and focuses on long-term and short-term operating objectives, managerial effectiveness, 

and operating results. This level is considered middle management.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Administers day-to-day fiscal operations, supervises Fiscal Managers, Assistant Managers (Leads), Financial Analysts, 

    and Administrative Support Staff

  • Oversees delegation and coordination of staff assignments including preparation of operating budgets, reporting, 

    cost allocations, managing expenses, and ensuring appropriate financial audit controls

  • Oversees the fiscal administration of federal and local grant funds provided for community development, including 

    Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA), Neighborhood 

    Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME, Emergency Solutions, Healthy Homes Grant, and other housing and community 

    development programs within the City of Atlanta

  • Identifies and evaluates funding sources; directs the funding process for federal and state grants; works closely with 

    the DGCD Program Operations and Compliance Directors to develop policies and procedures to govern grants and 

    grant-funded programs

  • Develops, coordinates, and/or assists with internal City staff for the City’s HUD Consolidated Plan, Annual Action 

    Plans, CAPER, HUD monitoring, and other HUD-required activities and reports 

  • Plans, administers, and oversees the City’s fiscal reports of Entitlement programs via Oracle and IDIS

  • Provides fiscal information and review of proposed legislation 

  • Participates in the development of department budget: reviews previous year's expenditures, and determines 

    budgetary needs for staffing, supplies, equipment, services, and/or capital improvements; confers with 

    Commissioner and Directors to monitor expenditures for budget compliance

  • Reviews and approves staff expenses prior to submission for payment

  • Assists with the City’s bi-annual Single Audit process

  • Actively hosts and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings with coordination between the Office of Program

    Operations and the Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance

  • Attends Management Team retreats and trainings

  • Other duties as assigned

     

    Decision Making

    This position has City-wide responsibility for aspects of the City’s housing and community development policies and 

    programs. The incumbent provides technical expertise to all departments and stakeholders regarding housing and 

    community development program management and administration.

     

    Leadership Provided

    This position manages an assigned group of housing professionals and technical employees; the position also provides 

    innovative program leadership and influence with related agencies and other governmental bodies.

     

    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 federal entitlement and state housing programs; principles of public administration, accounting and 

    budgeting, and economics of housing and redevelopment; housing program development and housing assistance 

    programs including applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding affordable housing 

    programs; operational characteristics and activities of complex housing programs; financial and real estate 

    procedures and transactions; general housing program code provisions

  • Ability to manage projects and lead a team to achieve desired results

  • Knowledge of change management and process improvement

  • Budget development and management 

  • Computer software

  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills 

  • Ability to work collaboratively