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HUMAN SERVICES MANAGER

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.


First review of applications will occur on Thursday, August 15, 2024.


The City of Tempe is an award-winning and nationally recognized entity for its progressive approach to delivering on a Hometown For All through affordable and workforce housing creation. This position works within the Community Health & Human Services, Housing Division to support the Deputy Director in work to preserve, expand, and facilitate affordable housing opportunities in Tempe. Under the general supervision of the CHHS Deputy Director, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of HUD Housing programs such as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership grant (HOME) as well as project coordination of complex and politically sensitive low- and moderate-income housing projects and associated community facilities abiding by HUD CDBG/HOME and/or other federal grant policy framework.


Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the acquisition of real property utilizing HUD grant funding
• Direct, applicable experience in delivering CDBG entitlement programming to include Section 3, Davis Bacon, Environmental Reviews, and cohesive planning and grants management documents such Consolidated Plan/CAPER/Annual Action Plans

Annual Salary Range:
$108,198 - $143,903


The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary


Department / Division:
Community Health & Human Services / Housing


Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.


Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Job Number:
RC#902138


DESCRIPTION
This position works within the Community Health & Human Services, Housing Division to support the Deputy Director in work to preserve, expand, and facilitate affordable housing opportunities in Tempe; position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of HUD Housing programs such as

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8),
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
• HOME Investment Partnership grant (HOME),

as well as project coordination of complex and politically sensitive low- and moderate-income housing projects and associated community facilities abiding by HUD CDBG/HOME and/or other federal grant policy framework.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires four (4) years of experience in the implementation and coordination of social services and activities, community programs and activities, early childhood education, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.


Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.


Education:
Requires the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, human services, sociology, public administration, education, or a degree related to the core functions of this position. Master’s degree is preferred.


The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).


Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ


This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.


Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.