Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities through the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Operations Manager, performs work servicing complex disaster recovery administration related to community development projects.  The incumbent maintains an awareness of the status of potential and existing projects, handles complex recurring work and one-time problems, provides advice and assistance to other Community Finance Division personnel whose assignments might include duties related to oversight and/or compliance of CDBG-DR matters.

The Project Specialist will maintain primary responsibility to the CDBG-DR Workforce Development and Planning activities, as well as provide technical assistance for program compliance and application development, review and respond to correspondence, prepare materials, and facilitate during presentations for subrecipients, applicants, and the public, participate in technical and objective reviews of CDBG-DR applications for funds, and other duties as assigned.  In addition, the Project Specialist will support the Infrastructure and Housing activities, when necessary.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college university AND Two years of related professional experience OR
• Associate degree AND Four years of related professional experience OR
• Six years of related professional experience.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders for the CDBG-DR Workforce Development program and all CDBG-DR/MIT Planning activities
• Project management of Workforce Development program, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and program guidelines
• Project management of all assigned Planning activities, ensuring timely and compliant plans are created
• Maintain working files to assist in program development, management, and compliance
• Compliance reviews for all financial transactions from subrecipients and vendors
• Foster relationships with subrecipients, vendors, and other key stakeholders to ensure that all necessary support is available to achieve successful performance of activity goals
• Provide support to other programs, including housing and infrastructure

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A basic knowledge and the ability to develop advanced knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations, including CDBG-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to calculate individual and household income from multiple types of source documentation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and critical deadlines

Preference:

• Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the required knowledge, skills, and abilities have one or more of the following:
• Direct project management experience with CDBG-DR infrastructure, workforce development, housing, or planning projects
• Proven experience in crosscutting compliance regulations, including Section 3, environmental review, Davis-Bacon, Uniform Relocation Act (URA), Limited English Proficiency (LEP) & Fair Housing
• Proven experience with drafting, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures using best practices

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL,HOURS,ENVIRONMENT)

• This position is full time salaried exempt.
• Periodic travel is required, including air and car travel
• This position is currently designated as a hybrid (3 days in-office/2 days telework) position

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.