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Kitsap County Program Analyst - Community Development Block Grant Program in Bremerton, Washington
Kitsap County is seeking a *Community Development Block Grant Program Analyst *to oversee Kitsap County administered housing and community development programs. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career while making a lasting impact on Kitsap County's neighborhoods, affordable housing initiatives, and community development projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring that resources are used effectively to strengthen the community and improve quality of life for residents.
In this role, you will operate with a high degree of independence, exercising professional judgment to guide and implement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and Community Investments in Affordable Housing (CIAH) programs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders and is motivated by tangible community impact. By joining Kitsap County, you'll help shape policies, oversee vital housing projects, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations---all while advancing your expertise in public administration and community development.
Core Responsibilities
As the Program Analyst, you will:
- Lead the preparation and execution of sub-recipient agreements with agencies awarded funding, monitor compliance with contract scope, review quarterly reports, conduct environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, perform site inspections, and process reimbursement requests for grant funds.
- Conduct annual desk reviews and on-site monitoring of all capital housing projects ensuring compliance with HUD-affordability requirements and uniform physical condition standards.
- Manage the annual Grant Application Cycle, including preparation of online applications, Notices of Funding Availability, Technical Assistance Sessions for applicants, application review, grant recommendation committee support, and completion of Action Plans for HUD submission.
- Interpret federal, state, and local requirements; develop and revise internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance; attend HUD trainings and stay current on regulatory changes.
- *Coordinate *updates to the Consolidated Plan every five years, including Needs Assessment, Housing Market Analysis, Strategic Plan, and Annual Action Plan; maintain and update the Citizen Participation Plan as needed; conduct research and data collection to inform program planning and evaluation.
- Serve as the HUD Responsible Entity in Kitsap County for environmental reviews related to other federal programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
What you bring: Professional/Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a closely related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education and three years of progressively responsible experience in community development, affordable housing, grants, compliance or closely related field. Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may subst