Community Development Specialist - (Dubuque, IA)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE: $55,660 to $72,779 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs responsible technical and administrative community development work; performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work in this class involves the responsibility for managing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. Employees in this class are responsible for grant finance management and for monitoring grant and loan agreement compliance by external organizations. Although the work is performed in accordance with established policies and standards, employees in this class must exercise individual initiative and independent judgment and discretion. The Housing and Community Development Director provides general supervision and reviews work through reports, conferences and results achieved.