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This safety sensitive (SS) position directs the function and activities of the Grants and Community Development department. Oversees the research, writing, reporting, and management of all federal, state, and private grants for the City of Jonesboro. Additionally, charged with promoting community development, economic development, fair housing practices, neighborhood revitalization and services to low and moderate income citizens, minorities, elderly, mentally and/or physically handicapped populations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee and direct all operations of the Grants and Community Development Department, including grant management, neighborhood initiatives, community development, and economic development, and the Volunteer Program. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 2. Prepare annual budget and oversee appropriate procurement and management of departmental funds. This duty is performed daily.

3. Research local, state, federal, and private grants to fund city-wide projects for all departments. This duty is performed daily.

4. Serve as a liaison to local, state, federal, and private funders. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 5. Develop and foster relationships with state and federal delegates. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 6. Work with Federal, state, local and regional partners to develop and enhance community projects. Performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 7. Develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for business and economic development projects in conjunction with Mayor and partnering organizations, businesses, and institutions. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 8. Develop and oversee private fund development for City of Jonesboro. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 9. Develop and oversee Volunteer Program for City of Jonesboro. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 10. Manage and assist in implementation of community and other special projects as assigned. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 11. Provide counsel to the Mayor and the Chief of Staff as it relates to community projects and issues. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 12. Establish and maintain a visible public profile by proactively seeking out and meeting community members. This duty is performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 13. Promotes the department by making presentations to city council and groups and maintain communication with the media and community. Performed as needed.

{=html} <!-- --> 14. Demonstrate business and political savvy. Performed as daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 15. Handle confidential information appropriately. Performed daily.

{=html} <!-- --> 16. Listen and represent diverse interest and objectives while offering alternative approaches.

{=html} <!-- --> 17. Regularly update skills, knowledge of community development, city codes, and polices.

{=html} <!-- --> 18. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.