Housing Program Specialist
The Community Development Division of the Department of Commerce is
looking for a Housing Program Specialist with rich experience in
administrative and project management functions, including a history of
providing excellent client service. This position requires unparalleled
integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, consistency, and diligence in
administration detail as well as the delivery of expert knowledge to
local grant recipients. The successful candidate will be responsible for
administering Housing contracts and managing grants from start-up to
project completion, coordinating and performing grant application
evaluations and award processes; assuring program and project compliance
with federal and state requirements, and providing detailed technical
assistance, outreach, information and expertise to local grant
recipients and partners. If you are a natural communicator with strong
personal motivation, the ability to support operational goals, and the
initiative to meet business objectives, this may be the opportunity for
you. Cover Letter and Resume are required. Please make sure
these items are attached by checking the box marked "relevant", for each
attachment, prior to uploading. _ _ The cover letter and resume
must be attached in order to be considered for this position. If the
application does not have the required attachments, this will result in
your application being considered incomplete and removed from further
consideration. SPECIAL INFORMATION: **These two positions are
supported through annual federal awards and are dependent on continued
funding. **** ** Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Public
Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Planning,
Economics, Humanities or other related area plus two (2) years of
professional administrative or program experience with local, state, or
federal government planning, community revitalization, housing, or
public facility grant programs, or professional level private sector
experience in community revitalization, housing, or public facility
development. Equivalent combinations of education and job related
experience may be considered. **Knowledge of: **Federal grant
terminology, rules, guidelines, and procedures; community planning and
development concepts, program planning, and public administration,
management and fiscal accountability practice; applicable federal and
state financing programs; grant management techniques, facility planning
and financing, construction techniques, and local government
administration; and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and
regulations that apply to Housing projects, such as procurement and
labor standards. **Skills: **Should have proficiency with personal or
network computer systems and software, in order to process and
manipulate documents, spreadsheets, forms, correspondence, reports,
data tracking, and graphics. Must have the computer skills necessary to
effectively operate a Dell Desktop and Laptop Computer with the
following software: Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint. Must have proficiency in the use of various office equipment
including telephone, cell phone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and
calculator. A valid driver's license is required. **Abilities: **Ability
to pay close attention to detail and follow oral and written
instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing with a
variety of individuals and agencies; plan, coordinate and supervise
program activities under general guidance and direction; analyze and
interpret financial information, including grant and loan disbursement
amounts, facility user fees, and bonded indebtedness; negotiate with and
persuade a variety of individuals; work under stress of short deadlines,
multiple projects, and changing priorities; and plan and complete work
on a timely basis **Primary Location: **Helena **Work Locations: **
**Job: **Business/Analyst/Statistics **Organization: **State of Montana
**Job Posting: **May 8, 2018, 1:43:44 PM **Closing Date: **Ongoing
**Shift: **Day Job **Travel: **Yes, 25 % of the Time