Title: GOVA Program Administrator

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65K- $70K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses!

If you are detail-orientated, a strategic thinker, and a resource connector, this role is for you!

The GO Virginia Program Administrator plays a key role in driving economic initiatives with regional councils, local government, public education, state agencies, and other public/private entities with a vital interest in community and economic development.

Become a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to fostering community growth and vitality. Take on diverse responsibilities such as grant management, strategic analysis, and outreach that will hone your leadership and project management skills. Here is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the regions we serve.

Key responsibilities include supporting regional development through ongoing evaluation of active projects and requests for funding, ensuring that grantees and sub-recipients utilize funding in accordance with program requirements, and providing technical assistance to ensure project outcomes are delivered on time and within budget, while creating supportive stakeholder relationships. The role requires the use of DHCD’s Centralized Application and Management System (CAMS) to manage organizational budgets, remittances, and reporting submissions.

The incumbent must be comfortable conveying technical information and recommendations through public speaking, public outreach, written reports, and analysis. The Program Administrator is also responsible for developing and managing grant agreements, tracking grant performance metrics and impact; and collaborating with community and economic development staff.

DHCD’s Division of Economic Development and Community Vitality welcomes individuals who are analytical, self-determined, action-oriented, comfortable conducting research, and are interested in utilizing interpersonal skills by working with a diverse range of stakeholders, team members, and communities.

Bring your skills and passion to DHCD and help shape the economic future of our communities!

Must be able to engage in periodic overnight travel. A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.

For further information regarding this division visit: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/gova

For more information on our agency please visit our official website at: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/housing

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Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable knowledge of policy analysis, grant management, and/or program performance management.

•Knowledge of local, state, and/or federal-level economic development initiatives.

•Knowledge of economic development and holistic approaches to grow and diversify regional economies.

•Skilled in designing and conducting programs and/ or program compliance or equivalent work experience in a professional environment.

•Strong analytical skills such as data and information analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, researching, etc. and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

•Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing while building impactful working relationships with diverse populations, team members, and stakeholders such as state officials, policy boards, legislative bodies, and the general public, etc.

•Demonstrated ability to read and interpret specific program regulations and apply them to understand program requirements regarding grant financial administration to successfully monitor grantee initiatives.

•Work experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create reports, draft documents, and create presentations.

Additional Considerations

•Experience in conducting and facilitating workshops.

•Experience in managing multiple programs, priorities, and fiscal resources such as administering and tracking payments with state grants preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.

Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.