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Executive Service

CDBG PROGRAM MANAGER

Department of Economic and Community Development

Policy and Federal Programs Division

Nashville, TN

Closing Date: 05/05/2025

This position is designated as hybrid.

Job Overview

Under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Community Infrastructure, Community and Rural Development division, the grants program manager will be responsible for supporting the effective and efficient administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Grants Program Manager serve as the day-to-day managers of the program and the face of the program. This position supports community development efforts of the Community and Rural Development division that leads to economic development in our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• General Grant Management, effectively manage an assigned group of grants, including processing change orders, bid tabulations, plans and specifications, close-out paperwork, etc. This includes grants under multiple CDBG programs.
• Grantee Compliance, Review of Title VI documentation, conduct annual audit reviews and risk assessments, etc.
• Application Review - take on a participatory role in reviewing CDBG applications; includes reviewing applications for content completeness, and competitive scoring based on need.
• Monitoring and Technical Assistance - provide on-going technical assistance to grantees and administrators to explain the CDBG processes, rules, and regulations. Conduct periodic on-site monitoring and desk reviews of grantees to ensure program compliance.
• Updating of Program Manual - participation in the needed updates to the program manual as needed to maintain compliance with CDBG rules and regulations.
• Program Improvement - work collaboratively with the CDBG team to continuously improve, streamline, and progress the programs by participating in opportunities to learn about the CDBG program, propose improvements to the program and processes, and participate in the implementation of those improvements.
  
  

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