Program Analyst IV – Homelessness Specialist IV

Program Analyst IV – Homelessness Specialist IV

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Program Analyst IV – Homelessness Specialist IV

Salary

$83,583.00 – $109,625.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202401HRD13111704MH1

Department

Housing & Revitalization

Opening Date

10/15/2024

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description

Under general supervision, The Program Analyst IV – Homelessness Specialist IV primarily serves as co-lead analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness and feasibility of programs and operations relating to Homelessness Solutions projects, as well as the operations and effective management and program compliance of federal grants.

Additionally, the Homelessness Specialist IV will assist with overseeing the development, funding, and completion of homelessness solutions projects and focus on reviewing, evaluating, and recommending approval of applications for programs, projects, initiatives, and the overall management and monitoring of funded grants and contracts through the life cycle of the grant.

Examples of Duties

Assist with the implementation of organizational goals, initiatives, and plans; analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of meeting established goals and objectives.

Review and approve project budgets, draw schedules, and payment packets to ensure compliance.

Facilitate and participate in community workgroups and committees; assist with coordination between the City of Detroit and the Detroit Continuum of Care (CoC).

Assist with the management, development, and execution of new programs/projects from

inception to closure. Track and report project milestones and status reports to leadership.

Act as compliance officer on behalf of the unit’s leader, ensuring subrecipient compliance toward federal regulations; oversee and track staff monitoring of all grants in compliance with federal grant terms and conditions of reporting requirements.

Utilize data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual program cost (analyses of projects or performs cost benefit or economic evaluations); submit oral and written reports to management personnel for their consideration and decision-making.

Interview candidates for positions in the division and make recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment involving such positions.

Assist the unit’s leadership in the management and compliance over the utilization of Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other funding sources.

Research and investigate new or improved best management practices for application to

agency programs or operations.

Coordinate with other city departments as needed.

Represent the Homelessness Solutions unit at internal and cross-department meetings,

community events, and project related activities.

Assist with continual timely and accurate tracking and monitoring of activity and spending of City allocated resources, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in social work, community development, public administration, public policy, urban studies, economics, or a closely related field.

Minimum of three (4) years of professional experience including project management-related activities, systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of grants, housing development, or other related experience.

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

Qualifications (preferred):

Experience working with or for non-profit organizations with human service missions, preferably in homelessness system.

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 points

LRD: 10/15/2024

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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Describe your experience working in the homelessness sector. Highlight any experience working in the City of Detroit.

02

Describe your experience with housing first philosophy and how it should be implemented.

Required Question

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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