Program Analyst III - Choice Neighborhoods Development Specialist

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Program Analyst III - Choice Neighborhoods Development Specialist

Salary

$74,896.00 - $93,021.00 Annually

Location

CAYMC, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202404HRD13111507MH

Department

Housing & Revitalization

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

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Description

Under general supervision, the Program Analyst III – Choice Neighborhoods Development Specialist is an intermediate-level professional located within the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization department's Choice Neighborhoods team. The Program Analyst III – Choice Neighborhoods Development Specialist advises on the evaluation of the effectiveness and feasibility of programs and operations relating to housing and neighborhood development projects, as well as investment and expenditure of government grant funding.

Examples of Duties

• Manage the department’s participation in housing and neighborhood development projects and investment of federal grant funds.

• Partner with the Neighborhood specialist the drafting, release, and awarding of requests for proposals for critical community improvements.

• Collaborate with other departments and institutional partners to promote transformational projects that align with strategic priorities and comply with City and departmental policies.

• Attend, participate in, and/or lead meetings of other governmental agencies, businesses, and community groups as assigned and summarize discussion and action items; draft responses to requests for information.

• Manage, allocate and track various government funds and key deliverable dates, primarily regarding housing, neighborhood and mixed-use developments.

• Assist developers and colleagues with navigating City, Federal, Environmental and other regulatory protocols for Choice Neighborhoods implementation.

• Communicate with members of the public regarding development projects and policies.

• Serve as program manager by processing invoices and monitoring compliance for critical community improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in business administration, public administration, public policy, economics, finance, accounting, urban studies, information technology, or a closely related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience involving the systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other financial data is required.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD:01/20/2023

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development has asked the City to report on the number of properties within a limited geographic boundary that were revitalized or redeveloped in the span of the last calendar year. What information sources would you consult to prepare an accurate response?

02

The lead housing developer meets with you on a bi-weekly basis to provide updates on key actions underway to complete financial closings and begin construction during the grant term. Very limited detail is shared on the concept and vision for phases without recent financial awards. Describe the strategies you would employ to identify changes in the projected delivery date or resource challenges the developer does not typically share.

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Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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