Neighborhood Services Manager

Neighborhood Services Manager

The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications for the position of Neighborhood Services Manager! This is highly responsible, professional, and technical work in the Community Development Department. This position is responsible for overseeing the coordination of federally funded programming including Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Programs, Emergency Solutions Grants, Shelter Plus Care, and related funding. The position will also oversee coordinating neighborhood resources and building relations inside and outside of City government.

This position is responsible for coordinating and creating strategies and performance metrics for Community Programs Division. Administers federal programs to ensure projects are carried out effectively and in compliance with federal regulations and City requirements. Conducts surveys such as eligibility of capital improvement projects; analyzes survey results to ensure program compliance. Oversees the budgets and expenditures of sub-recipients; prepares grant draws; performs on-site monitoring of sub-recipients and evaluates their performance, identifying weaknesses. Oversees Fair Housing, community services, and initiatives. Direct oversight of two staff members. Reporting directly to the Community Development Director, this position will be actively engaged in the community and government organization as a whole.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares correspondence to various agencies and individuals in response to specific inquiries about local government.
• Prepares weekly evaluations of work reports, including staff reports and federal funding reports.
• Reviews current policies and regulations and recommends changes accordingly.
• Examines, analyzes, and prepares analysis of trends related to low and moderate income populations, limited clientele populations and service providers, as well as other federally required program specific planning and reporting.
• Spearheads analysis of impediments to Fair Housing Choice with the City of Springfield and makes determinations based on industry best practices.
• Develops monitoring systems and establishes procedures for screening, processing and evaluating of program partnerships, funding, contract compliance, and invoicing.
• Manages compliance through HOME, NSP, and other federally funded programming both internally and with community partners.
• Monitors and provides technical assistance to CDBG subrecipients and other CDBG program partners.
• Maintains records of compliance with federal regulations for funded programs.
• May be required to enter program data and reports and environmental review data into HUD systems.
• Responds to and resolves grant related technical questions and inquiries. Coordinate and research potential grant possibilities as they relate to federal and state grant rules and regulations.
• Identifes community needs related to community development and affordable housing for low-income residents and neighborhoods.
• Oversee the development of Springfield's five-year Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plan submitted to HUD.
• Prepare the Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (CAPER) and review the Report with City staff.
• Prepare Environmental Reviews for proposed projects.
• Develops, organizes and collaborates with other city departments, citizens and community groups on a variety of place making initiatives.
• Performs all other related work and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work.

HEALTH BENEFITS Employees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which includes prescription coverage. Single and family coverage is available. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan. You will become eligible for medical insurance on the first of the month following your start date, or on your start date if you start on the first of the month. HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT Each year the City deposits 75% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name if you participate in the annual wellness screening. If you choose not to participate in the wellness screening, the City will deposit 50%. DENTAL The City pays half of the full premium up to a maximum of $30 per month for dental. LIFE INSURANCE The City pays 100% of the premium for term life insurance to all active permanent, full-time employees. Hourly employees receive $15,000 of coverage; salaried, professional, and management employees receive $50,000. RETIREMENT PENSION The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). The employee's share is 10% of their gross salary. RETIREMENT SAVINGS You have the option to enroll in a voluntary retirement savings plan, such as a 457(b) deferred compensation plan or Roth IRA. VACATION New full-time employees receive 80 hours of vacation upon hire. Following six months of service, you receive an additional 24 hours. At one year of service, you accumulate vacation at a rate of 0.0769 per hour, or 20 days per year. SICK LEAVE All employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.0575 hours per hour, or approximately 15 days per year. PERSONAL LEAVE After six months of service, you receive two personal days, or 16 hours, per year. HOLIDAYS The City observes 13 holidays per year. FITNESS CENTER You have 24 / 7 access to a fitness center located in City Hall. The center includes a variety of commercial equipment including cardio and resistance machines and free weights. EXPERIENCE PAY Experience Pay will start after 5 years of service, which grants additional compensation to employees who have completed five or more years of total service with the City. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT All permanent full-time employees are eligible to participate in the City's Tuition Reimbursement plan, provided they have at least one year of continuous service with the City and it is subject to policy terms and conditions.