Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00173
Department: Economic Development & Housing
Division: HOUSING DIV
Opening Date: 06/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Position Description TARGET ENTRY SALARY: Community Development Coordinator I: $67,145 - $70,502 DOQ Community Development Coordinator II: $74,027 - $77,728 DOQ POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED Under limited direction, the Community Development Coordinator II provides high-level expertise in leading, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting of city-wide community development programs and projects funded by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and others as they may become available from time to time, administered by the department.
Duties and Responsibilities Community Development Coordinator I: Essential Functions :Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists in the development of the city 5-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
- Develops and maintains close working relationships with non-profit agencies and organizations, local governments, consultants, and groups.
- Provides technical assistance and community relations support for various economic and community development programs and services.
- Prepares reports to city, county, state and federal agencies; makes presentations to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, community, and organizations.
- Monitor changes to laws and regulations affecting community development issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Program Compliance - Solicits, compiles, and evaluates information and records required for compliance with funding source regulations and executed agreements for delivery of public service programs and/or public facility improvement projects.
- Documents information accordingly and recommend release of funds in accordance with funding sources regulations and executed agreements.
- Conducts onsite and desktop monitoring to ensure compliance.
- Assists in the preparation and review of Environmental Review Records.
- Conducts research into rules, regulations, and best practices and communicates these effectively, both orally and in writing.
Construction Project Compliance - Conducts onsite interviews of laborers to ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Labor Standards.
- Provides technical assistance to stakeholders utilizing federal and/or state funds for construction and/or rehabilitation of housing units and facilities.
- Coordinates with and assists in conducting onsite monitoring.
- Coordinates, and works closely with city employees and departments such as Code Compliance, building officials and inspectors; monitors the activities and enforcement of existing codes in target neighborhoods.
- Provides technical assistance related to construction or rehabilitation of public facilities, affordable housing, and commercial property improvements; performs analysis of regulatory compliance and provides guidance to contractors and property owners accordingly.
Community Development Coordinator II: Essential Functions :Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- In collaboration with others, leads the development of the city's 5-Year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
- Develops and maintains close working relationships with non-profit agencies and organizations, local governments, consultants, and other groups.
- Provides technical assistance and community relations support for various economic and community development programs and services.
- Prepares reports to city, county, state and federal agencies; makes presentations to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, community, and other organizations.
- Monitors changes to laws and regulations affecting community development issues and ensures the department and others are following them.
- Solicits, compiles, and evaluates information and records required for compliance with funding source regulations and executed agreements for delivery of public service programs and/or public facility improvement projects.
- Documents information accordingly and recommends release of funds in accordance with funding sources regulations and executed agreements.
- Conducts onsite and desktop monitoring to ensure compliance; interviews laborers to ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Labor Standards.
- Prepares and reviews Environmental Review Records.
- Researches and recommends updates to rules, regulations, and best practices; communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Provides technical assistance to stakeholders utilizing federal and/or state funds for construction and/or rehabilitation of housing units and facilities.
- Coordinates, and works closely with city employees and departments such as Code Compliance, building officials and inspectors; monitors the activities and enforcement of existing codes in target neighborhoods.
- Provides technical assistance related to construction or rehabilitation of public facilities, affordable housing, and commercial property improvements; performs analysis of regulatory compliance and provide guidance to contractors and property owners accordingly.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Community Development Coordinator I: Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Communications, Public Relations or a related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in grant administration, banking, community outreach, social service or similar OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Bilingual (Spanish) candidate is preferred.
Community Development Coordinator II: Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Communications, Public Relations or a related field PLUS four (4) years of professional level experience in grant administration, banking, community outreach, social service or similar OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Bilingual (Spanish) candidate is preferred.
Supplemental Information Knowledge of -
- Federal and State rules and laws related to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, Environmental Reviews, Section 3, and Minority Business Enterprises and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises
- Economic and community development and affordable housing principles and practices
- Federal reporting systems including Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS)
- Neighborly Software's grant management system, or similar
- Policies, procedures, statutes, and ordinances related to public services programs or construction projects
- Standard business and management practices and procedures
- Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
- General office practices, policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
Skill in -
- Coordinating, and administering programs, projects, and activities
- Compiling information, and delivering financial and demographic data
- Researching and studying feasibility of applying new techniques to existing programs
- Reading and interpreting ordinances, contracts, legislation and regulations
- Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing
- Speaking to the public and giving presentations
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Operating a computer and related software
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Health and Wellness initiatives •100% employee health care coverage •Option for dependent health care •Life Insurance •Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan •Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan •Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Competitive Salaries •Tuition assistance •Training and development opportunities •Travel compensation •Military leave •Bereavement leave •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Competitive hourly rates •Flexible schedules •Training and development opportunities •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS. 01
What is your highest level of education?
- Masters Degree or higher
- Bachelors Degree
- Associates Degree
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Completion of 10th grade
- Less than 10th grade education
02
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
- CDL A
- CDL B
- Regular (E)
- ID Only
- Out of State
- None of the above
03
How many years of professional experience in grant administration, banking, community outreach, social service or similar do you possess?
- No experience
- 1-2 years' experience
- 2-3 years' experience
- 3-4 years' experience
- 4-5 years' experience
- 5-6 years' experience
- 6-7 years' experience
- 7-8 years' experience
- 8-10 years' experience
- 10+ years' experience
04
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
05
Please explain your answer to the following question: Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Required Question City of Clearwater, FL
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