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City of Syracuse Lead Program Coordinator in Syracuse, New York
Department of Neighborhood and Business Development Job Title:Lead Program Coordinator Grade:50 Salary:$58,500 - $62,000
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS/TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Provide day-to-day implementation of associated grants and funding, including oversight, administration, case documentation, data collection, file management, voucher receipt, program budgets, reporting, and coordinating all outreach and education Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable grant regulations and performance requirements for funded projects Assess progress through careful monitoring of case status reports Proactively seek case referrals from known lead codes violations data from the City's Division of Code Enforcement and the Onondaga County Health Department (OCHD) Complete required trainings, including those associated with grant compliance Coordinate weekly progress meetings with immediate supervisor, Accountant I, and the Onondaga County Community Development Project Coordinator/Rehabilitation Supervisor File reports and respond to requests from regulatory agencies and other partners as necessary Manage and maintain strong relationships with numerous city government officials and other stakeholders Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, graphically, and in writing Perform additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidate will have a bachelors degree in a relevant field OR equivalent years of related work experience which may be satisfied through the completion of an internship, or directly related projects. This position requires a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks efficiently in a high-paced environment. Successful applicants are team players who are passionate about the City of Syracuse and improving the quality of life for all residents. Candidates should be familiar with the citys neighborhoods and be excited to work with diverse populations that may be different from their own Ability to prioritize tasks, remain flexible, and work efficiently in a high-paced environment Ability to manage projects that involve multiple stakeholders, constituencies, and/or agencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail oriented, and ability to multitask Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. Knowledge of grants management software/tools a plus Candidate must be a resident of the City of Syracuse or be willing to relocate Minimum 2 years of experience in grant or project management preferred
City of Syracuse residency will be required. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.
The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources, One Park Place, 300 S. State St., 7th Floor, at 315-448-8780 or Personnel@syr.gov.