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Program Manager, Livable City Initiative #2302-5056-01

Housing Programs

Date Opened
Monday, February 13, 2023 12:01 AM
Close Date
Friday, February 17, 2023 11:59 PM
Section
Livable City Initiative
Salary
  • Within Local 3144 Range 6: $44,818 - $49,423 annualized
Employment Type
  • Full Time
Telework Eligible
Yes
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Introduction

The Livable City Initiative (LCI) is a neighborhood-focused agency with a mission to enhance the experience of the individuals who live and work in the City of New Haven. We achieve this mission and vision by encouraging the involvement of other city agencies, the public and enterprise. Through the cooperative efforts of the private sector, we will create a vibrant and exciting New Haven.

LCI seeks to accomplish this mission through:

  • Enforcement of the city's housing code and public space requirements.
  • Design and implementation of housing programs to support high quality, affordable, and energy efficient housing opportunities.
  • Educating and increasing awareness on solutions for neighborhood concerns.
  • Design and implementation of public improvements and programs to facilitate safer, healthier, and more attractive communities.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is a responsible position requiring professional and administrative skills. Work involves day to day program management in a variety of housing loan programs. Work requires independent judgment in processing program activities as well as preparation of reports.

This position requires extensive public contact in the process of intake, qualifications and program management. All work is performed under the supervision of the Deputy Director, or a designee, through review of work and conferences.

Limited hybrid remote work options may be available once work routine are established.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implements and administers residential housing programs, including but not limited to: residential loan programs and Foreclosure Registration Ordinance which includes registration, maintaining reports, processing demand/fine letters and issuing liens.
  • Reviews and recommends applications for grants and loans involving knowledge of federal regulations including but not limited to HOME, CDBG, and LEAD.
  • Monitors and manages tracking of program performance.
  • Makes eligibility determinations and prepares cases for financial assistance.
  • Assists in developing administrative procedures and guidelines for the program when necessary.
  • Assists in new program design and implementation as required.
  • Identifies appropriate funding sources based on program requirements and tracks funding source budgets dealing with residential loan programs.
  • Monitors case compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Processes and approves payment request documents for work performed as part of the related programs.
  • Prepares reports for federal, state and local agencies and related work required.
  • Actively market housing programs in order to meet established goals.
  • Performs related tasks as assigned by Deputy Director or Executive Director, including but not limited to preparation of Request for Agreement, scheduling appointments, drafting letters, and assisting with monitoring preparation.
  • Performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four year college with courses in management, accounting and business with two to five years of experience in positions involving research and program administration with emphasis on housing needs, lending; or any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of program, public and private funding sources and mechanisms available to accomplish City development objectives.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of mortgage underwriting.
  • Ability to monitor and manage tracking of program performance.
  • Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgement to arrive at decisions concerning grants of public funds to property owners for rehabilitation loans and grants.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing.
  • Ability to undertake research, collect and analyze data and prepare written reports.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a "Special Fund," non-tested position. Continued employment contingent upon availability of future funding.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 10.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

Special Fund hires into this class are not eligible to participate in the City Employees Retirement Fund, but shall have the option of participating in a 457 Plan administered by the City, with a City contribution match up to 3%. Employees will become 100% vested at three years.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Vaccination status, as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

Conclusion

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