Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place… it's our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement for Merit employees
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Plans, manages, and provides overall management of the community development programs for the division while providing opportunities for community involvement and input. Co-leads the planning and research for the development of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The role includes communicating with the federal and state funding entities, oversight of budgeting and fiscal controls, federal grant reporting, communications, and employee and volunteer supervision. This position may also represent the program at community meetings and functions on behalf of the division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, public administration, or other closely related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, of which two (2) years must have been supervisory or administrative; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Project Management Certification is preferred.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

A valid driver’s license accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid driver’s license issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a county vehicle.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, implements, and administers plans, policies, procedures, and programs for the County’s non-housing community development, homelessness, social services, Urban County and HUD programs using Federal legislation, regulations, and intent as well as federal and County policies, ordinances, and directives. 
• Oversees and administers Community Development Funds and program budgets. Accounts for expenditures and revenues and directs, oversees, and provides assistance to various boards, councils, panels, and programs.
• Establishes goals and priorities for the Community Development program.
• Assists in annual and mid-year budget preparation.
• Researches, reviews, prepares and amends Federal and non-profit contracts according to federal legislation, rules and regulations, state law, county ordinances, Division goals and objectives, and guidance from the County District Attorney.
• Monitors, participates in, and coordinates private nonprofit, participating cities, and social service program projects and activities using Federal regulations, required checklists, State guidance, policies and procedures, project work programs and Division timetables, goals, and objectives.
• Prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly performance reports and required program reports ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Participates on committees, prepares documents, and manages program budgets and fund balances regarding Division-appropriate loans, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
• Oversees millions of dollars in contracts working with staff, District Attorney’s Office, boards, etc. Ensures the execution and management of contracts and agreements by all contracting parties.
• Manages community relations, public relations, and all communications relating to the Community Development Program. Maintains and enhances the public image of the Community Development Program.
• Oversees staff who manage and maintain federal records, contract compliance, and federal reporting on grantee activities.
• Participates in and directs other activities as assigned on behalf of the Office of Regional Development and Mayor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Community trends and issues impacting them
• Principles, methods, and techniques of effective administration and management
• Planning and redevelopment practices
• Performance management systems and best practices
• Planning, research, and evaluation methods and techniques
• Job-specific federal programs and other related local and state programs, regulations, and government operations
• Public relations methods and techniques
• Grants management
• Grant reporting and monitoring
• General and governmental accounting and budgeting practices, procedures, and principles
• Planning and budgeting methods
• Purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
• Auditing practices, procedures, principles and methods
• Community-based organizations and their functions
• Customer service standards
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Government and grant software programs used for job-related duties

Skills and Abilities to:

• Facilitate meetings, discussions, workshops, etc.
• Manage boards and committees
• Supervise and manage employees, interns, and volunteers
• Manage difficult or stressful situations
• Professionally represent the organization both internally and externally
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals, organizations, groups, officials, and the media
• Prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously
• Collect, summarize, and disseminate large amounts of data/information
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations
• Monitor and evaluate programs
• Effectively negotiate strategies and techniques

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION 

May be required to work evenings/weekends based on community events and/or meetings scheduled outside of normal working hours.