Community Development Senior Program Manager

Community Development Senior Program Manager

The City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Community Development Senior Program Manager. The position is scheduled to work 5 days, 8 hours (occasionally during non-traditional hours).

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The Neighborhood Resources Department strengthens and enriches the Chandler community by providing high-quality services through neighborhood preservation, housing and redevelopment, and community development and resources. Our team brings an enthusiastic, positive energy to everything we do, and we take pride in being actively engaged in the community we serve.

We empower Neighborhood Resources to build capacity through preservation activities and community events that bring people together. We also partner with and support non-profit organizations that serve our community. We're committed to meeting both the immediate crisis needs of residents and supporting long-term pathways to stable housing and thriving lives.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone with experience administering the Community Development program to include the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. Strong organization, project management and communication skills are important as this position develops funding priorities and performance; oversees and monitors the expenditure of federal grant funds; prepares required planning and reporting documents; ensures compliance with all federal regulations; and briefs Mayor and Council on matters related to the Community Development programs and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Social Work or related field; and
• 5 years of experience in administering federal, state and/or local grants including but not limited to Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Human Services funds, including
• 2 years of supervisory experience; and
• a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, county, and municipal laws, regulations, and policies governing all Community Development Program activities;
• Ability to plan, analyze, evaluate and prioritize programs and services to ensure strategic use of resources and compliance with federal funding caps and regulatory requirements;
• Supervise, motivate, evaluate and coach staff to foster high performance and continuous development;
• Develop and deliver effective public presentations to large and small groups including City Council, Housing and Human Services Commission, and other city staff and civic organizations;
• Knowledge and application of accounting and financial management principles, and budget preparation and expenditure management;
• Prior experience and utilization of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) database used to track and manage program activities and funding; and
• Demonstrated success in the development and implementation of required HUD reports (e.g. Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER) and adherence to all cross-cutting reporting requirements (e.g. Section 3, Davis-Bacon, Build America Buy America, etc.).

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check and reference check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.