CDBG – Subject Matter Expert

Description
HORNE seeks experienced community development professionals to work within the Government Services practice group supporting post-disaster recovery and mitigation efforts. Successful applicants should have a minimum of 4 years’ experience with Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs, management, compliance and/or policy; Mitigation Programs or similar Federally funded Programs.

You will work with senior staff, subject matter experts, and junior staff to provide holistic CDBG support, including but not limited to program or project troubleshooting, process improvements, audit and QA/QC reviews, financial management, technical assistance, policy and procedure development support for post-disaster recovery and mitigation implementation.

Key Functions
• Provide authoritative guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR/MIT, cross-cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits, etc.) and translating them into the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery (DR) and mitigation (MIT) programs.
• Work as part of a team providing expert regulatory and compliance services to support CDBG- DR and CDBG-MIT efforts. Provide guidance on multiple aspects of program policy and program implementation activities such as CDBG-DR and MIT eligibility, National Objectives, and best practices.
• Develop complex written materials, including Action Plans, Action Plan Amendments, Program Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Memorandums, in compliance with federal and state regulations; developing technical documents.
• Assist in processing, developing, and reviewing policies, including changes and updates as published in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Register Notices.
• Provide policy, compliance and other relevant training to staff and vendor personnel.
• Review programs and processes collaboratively with Program Leads to identify, document and improve areas of opportunity.
• Work with HORNE subject matter experts to communicate the Federal regulations that apply to natural disaster recovery or mitigation programs.
• Monitor projects/contracts for compliance with all federal, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, state and program regulations.
• Work collaboratively within team, relevant project staff and consultants to provide technical assistance, insight, and expertise, as needed.

Core Competencies
• Collaboration
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Previous experience in housing, community development, mitigation, natural disaster recovery or similar projects.
• Knowledge of Federal mitigation and/or disaster recovery programs and policies (CDBG, CDBG-DR, Cross Cutting Federal Requirements etc.) and changing requirements
• Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in timely manner

Work environment
• Remote
• Office environment / HORNE Offices

Physical demands
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel required
• Up to 50% or more, as needed.

Required education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Mid to senior level program management experience with disaster recovery and/or mitigation programs of federally funded housing, economic development and/or infrastructure programs.
• Extensive knowledge of HUD rules, regulations and notices governing CDBG, CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred education and experience
• Advanced degree in business administration, urban planning, finance, law, or similar fields.
• Relevant experience in: policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs.
• Relevant program experience in: housing, economic development, and/or infrastructure
• Knowledge of other federally funded programs, including but not limited to: HOME, LIHTC, Housing Trust Fund, Public Housing, SBA, FEMA.
• Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)

HORNE Values…
• A forward-thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…
• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation and positive energy which HORNE calls the Wise Firm ©.
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

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