Community and Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist (Grant Funded)

Community And Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Community and Neighborhood Programs Grant Specialist in the Office of Community and Neighborhood Programs. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs technical and administrative work in support of the City of Henderson's Office of Community and Neighborhood Programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

Key responsibilities include agreement / contract development, negotiation of project scope and budget, monitoring that federal and state regulations are applied, verification of eligible activities, researching and reporting on activity outcomes, and conducting on-site inspections.

The work schedule includes a four (4) day work week (Monday - Thursday, 7 : 30 am to 5 : 30 pm) and three (3) days off (Friday - Sunday). This position is eligible for remote work for up to half of the regularly scheduled work week; at least 50% of the work time must be spent in-person onsite. This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who successfully complete their probationary / qualifying period. Remote work options for this classification / vacancy are subject to change.

An ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, monitor, and report on various affordable housing projects and grants. Key responsibilities for this position will include evaluating and underwriting loans for affordable housing projects, mixed-use projects, preparation of loan documents, and monitoring construction financing. The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate with a high degree of independence of action, including the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems and interpreting policies and federal guidelines. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex public and private partnerships are highly desirable.

An ideal candidate's educational background would include major coursework in public administration, business administration, urban studies or a closely related field such as finance, economics, real estate, social work, or human studies.

This is a full-time grant-funded position, eligible for the same benefits as a regular full-time position. This position is currently funded through an entitlement grant and the continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding. Upon the expiration of grant funds, employees taking this position will have rights as outlined in the "reduction in force" language in the applicable contract or civil service rules.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; two (2) years of full-time experience performing grant administration or housing program duties for a municipal government or non-profit agency; or four (4) years of full-time experience in new residential construction or rehab, construction management, economic or urban development, building inspection, construction management, or a related field. Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. Desirable : Experience in the development of multi-family affordable housing and low-income populations.

Required documents / assessment information include a completed employment application and resume. Assessment dates include an oral board interview with a performance component on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and a selection interview on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.