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Grant-Finance Specialist

in Craighead County, AR

Job Description

This position oversees, manages, and directs all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded programs, including financial responsibility and project implementation of all projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Directs and supervises the implementation of all CDBG funded activities. This duty is performed daily.

2. Oversees the CDBG funded Home Rehab program, including supervising the Rehab Coordinator on CDBG funded Rehab projects. This duty is performed daily.

3. Coordinates with the neighborhood intiatives for successful implementation and accurate reporting of approved program activities. This duty is performed daily.

4. Coordinates with appropriate departments on CDBG funded projects to ensure proper implementation and to ensure that all federal policies and procedures are followed according to the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. This duty is performed daily.

5. Coordinates with the Grants Project Coordinator (Financial) to ensure accurate financial reporting and management. This duty is performed daily.

6. Serves as the Liaison for the City of Jonesboro to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Little Rock for CDBG funded projects. This duty is performed daily.

7. Serves as the Liaison for the City of Jonesboro to the Public for all CDBG funded programs, including but not limited to the Home Rehab Program, the Homeownership Assistance Program, and the Demolition Program. This duty is performed daily.

8. Completes and submits to HUD all monthly and quarterly performance reporting for all CDBG funded programs and projects. This duty is performed monthly.

9. Ensures that all mandatory reports and documents, as required by HUD, are on display in the Grants Department of the City of Jonesboro, including but not limited to the Fair Housing Plan, and the CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report). This duty is performed annually.

10. assists the Grants Department Director with budgetary planning and management funds for all CDBG funded programs and projects, and the writing of the CDBG Action Plan. This duty is performed annually.

11. Operating a city vehicle is required for the essential functions.

12. Other related duties as assigned.

13. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

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Job Posting: 4542304

Posted On: Aug 22, 2025

Updated On: Aug 22, 2025

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