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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Coordinator
Beaverton, United States
The Position
The City of Beaverton is hiring a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Coordinator to lead the administration of CDBG funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Duties include implementation and oversight of grant-funded projects, oversight of grant recipients, and development of policies and planning documents to support grant compliance. The CDBG Project Coordinator will work closely with internal teams, nonprofit partners, and other public agencies, using the community’s evolving needs and a commitment to excellent customer service as guiding principles to further affordable housing goals for Beaverton.
We’re looking for a candidate who:
- Has hands-on experience in CDBG or other similar federal grant requirements.
- Can build strong relationships with stakeholders from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of formats and is comfortable drafting reports, presenting to City Council, and working with community partners.
- Understands federal grant compliance, including environmental reviews, labor standards, and fair housing requirements.
- Can manage multiple complex projects and deadlines with attention to detail and care for the community.
- Enjoys collaborating across departments and jurisdictions to align goals and share resources.
This is a full-time, non exempt, SEIU-classified position. This role will be eligible for hybrid work following the successful completion of probation. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required to attend meetings or community events. There is one vacancy.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.
Responsibilities
- Oversee administration of the CDBG program including project administration, grant compliance review, and federal reporting such as the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Section 3 Contracting, Davis Bacon, Environmental Review, and Semi-Annual Labor Standards Enforcement Reports.
- Draft strategic plans, annual plans, CAPER, and additional reports including a five-year consolidated plan, annual action plans, fair housing analysis of impediments, and budget narratives.
- Subrecipient monitoring and oversight, and development of program policy.
- Develop and monitor budget for assigned projects and programs.
- Write and proofread content for communication materials including news articles, social media, press releases, flyers, and web pages.
- Design communication materials for community outreach.
- Give presentations or develop talking points for managers on the CDBG program at a variety of stakeholder meetings including Beaverton City Council, community meetings, and other jurisdictional meetings.
- Provide consulting to other teams in the Development and Economic Development divisions on developing community engagement plans with a focus on including a wide range of voices.
- Contribute to the promotion of organizational values, including access. respect, and accountability.
- Additional duties are outlined in the Development Project Coordinator class specification.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, social sciences, or a related field, and
- Four years of experience coordinating community development, real estate, urban renewal, economic development, or housing projects and programs; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check
Studies have shown that some candidates forego applying for a job of they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation
Wage range: $39.84 - $53.38 hourly
Starting rate will be determined based on an analysis of related work experience as outlined in the Oregon Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps within the posted wage range may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience.
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
Employee Benefits | Beaverton, OR - Official Website (beavertonoregon.gov)
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