Housing & Community Development Program Manager

Job Type
Programmatic/Project Management
Organization
City of Portland
Address

389 Congress Street
Portland, ME
United States

Job Description

The Portland Planning & Urban Development Department seeks a candidate to join our team working to enhance the quality of life of and provide services to the most vulnerable residents in our community.  Primary job responsibilities include the coordination and management of the City’s Community Development Block Grant program, including developing policies and procedures, evaluation of proposals and funding requests, soliciting community input and program oversight.  The ideal candidate for this position must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.  Experience in administering grant or community development programs, working with non-profit social service providers, coordinating citizen participation processes; ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals, groups and organizations, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, administer complex programs in a clear and consistent manner, and familiarity with various computer software programs is required. 

Familiarity and experience with U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development Programs such as CDBG and HOME is preferred.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Community Development or related field is required.  A Master’s degree in Community Development or a related field of study is preferred.  The candidate will report to the Director of the Housing and Community Development Division with oversight from the Director of the Planning and Urban Development Department. 

 

Application Instruction

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:

 

City of Portland

Human Resources Office

389 Congress St., Room 115

Portland, ME 04101

Tel. (207) 874-8624, Fax (207) 874-8937

or email to jobs@portlandmaine.gov