Housing Director jobs in Brownsville, TX

• Performs various general grant administration functions related to the HOME, HOME ARP and housing programs such as:
  • Ensures accurate and timely preparation of grant budgets and reports for various audiences.
  • Creates and maintains appropriate spreadsheets and documentation to support grant expenses.
  • Works with appropriate agency / departments to gather data for reports and ensure that proper records are maintained.
  • Performs ongoing monitoring of grant program goals and monthly performance status.
  • Communicates relevant grant information with agency / departments and all appropriate internal and external users.
  • Reviews and research for specification of legal requirements, federal procurement, and state regulations.
  • Conducts periodic review of grant-funded activities to ensure regulatory compliance, provides guidance on grant management best practices to staff and management.
  • Provides technical support, information, and guidance on HOME and HOME ARP contract compliance issues.
  • Prepares comprehensive reports detailing project progress.
  • Oversees approved grants by tracking program progress and expenditures and ensures compliance with all grant requirements.
  • Assist with contracts and relationships with subrecipients. Provides technical support to subrecipients and agencies. Performs ongoing monitoring to subrecipient.
  • Assist with the HOME federal grant that involves housing and redevelopment initiatives; oversees required community involvement, prepares planning documents and contracts; completes applications and funding allocation documents; and performs ongoing budgeting and monitoring of federally funded activities.
  • Prepares audit reports, documents audit findings, recommendations, and processes.

• Reviews practices, identify potential risks, maintain regulatory knowledge and updates internal policies to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City policies and regulations.
• Assists with the planning and development of the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development, the Annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus five years of experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Independence and Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.

Initiative and Ingenuity

General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Does not supervise.

Financial Responsibility

Prepares payroll; reconciles bank accounts. Calculates amounts due, using some judgment.

Level and frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 or 20 years of continuous service. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans or supplemental insurance plans. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days, 10 annual days and 2 floating holidays per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.