CDBG Senior Program Coordinator (DFA/LGD #10117063)

$29.58 - $47.33 Hourly

$61,531 - $98,449 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 75

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

The New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration (NM DFA), Local Government Division, Community Development Bureau (CDB) is committed to supporting the development and revitalization of communities across the state.

Why does the job exist?

As part of the CDB, we administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funded by the U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD), which provides funding to local governments for a wide range of community development activities, including infrastructure improvements to include water, wastewater, streets and drainage, and public facilities. The CDBG Senior Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Community Development Bureau Chief and CDBG Program Manager and will be responsible for assisting managing all aspects of the CDBG program, including supporting the CDBG team, grant administration, project oversight, compliance monitoring, and technical assistance to local governments.

How does it get done?

Assist in managing the administration of the CDBG program, including the application process, grant agreements, disbursements, and reporting requirements. Assist the CDBG Program Manager in overseeing the implementation of CDBG-funded projects, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, environmental regulations, and other federal and state requirements. Provide tracking and reporting on all CDBG projects, including upcoming project expiration dates; provide summary updates to CDBG Program Manager and Bureau Chief. Maintain updated documents on the DFA website. Participate and report on project closeouts to enhance program visibility. Coordinate and compile data for required HUD reporting. Provide technical assistance and guidance to local governments on the development and implementation of CDBG-funded projects, including project planning, budgeting, procurement, and contract management. Conduct monitoring visits and reviews to ensure that CDBG-funded projects are being carried out in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and regulations. Build and maintain relationships with local government officials, community organizations, stakeholders, and funding partners to promote collaboration and support for CDBG projects and initiatives. Assist the CDBG Program Manager in developing and delivering training sessions, workshops, and educational materials to enhance the capacity of local governments and CDBG Team to effectively manage and implement CDBG-funded projects. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the CDBG program, including auditing or project files, identify areas for improvement, and recommend changes to program policies and procedures as needed. Identify best practices, success stories and write about them. Manage a CDBG and Legislative portfolio as assigned. Effectively manage and maintain an increased workload.

Who are the customers?

This position works for local government entities such as municipalities, counties, special districts, and tribal governments as assigned by the CDBG Program Manager and Bureau Chief.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge and experience in CDBG project management, and federal regulations. This position will work collaboratively with the CDBG Program Manager to implement a shared vision for the program, including updating manuals, rolling out funding opportunities, trainings and other activities. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and customer service skills including speaking, listening, and writing. The ideal candidate will mentor, support, and encourage project managers in problem solving. This position will require attention to detail and analysis of the big picture. The ideal candidate is able to foster, identify, and support good ideas from management and the team. The ideal candidate exercises good judgment, discretion, and reason when considering project management issues presented by the team.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Substitutions apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 9 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 7 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 3 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 1 year of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

State issued ID or Driver's License

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Carmen Morin. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.