Program Manager (Community Development and Housing)
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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services
Title: Program Manager (Community Development and Housing)
State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II
Hiring Range: $85K-$100K
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel
Location: Dept of Housing and Comm Dev
Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What You'll Do:
• Lead and support the implementation of housing and community development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and innovative team environment.
• Oversee grant administration, program compliance, budgets, contracts, reporting, and project tracking to ensure effective stewardship of public funds.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations, funding requirements, and program policies to support compliant and effective program delivery.
• Build strong partnerships with local governments, nonprofit organizations, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders across Virginia.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, training, and support to grantees and community partners to help them successfully implement programs.
• Monitor program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions that strengthen program delivery and outcomes.
• Review program and financial data, prepare reports and presentations, and provide leadership with timely information and recommendations.
• Support the development of program guidance, procedures, and policies that promote consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Travel throughout Virginia to conduct site visits, provide technical assistance and training, engage with community partners, and other agency needs. A valid drivers license is required.
This position is telework-eligible and adheres to the Commonwealth of Virginia's telework policy 1.61.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits/incentives include:
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dental/Medical/Vision plans
• Sick, Family/Personal, Annual, Military, and Community Service Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Disability Plans (Short and Long Term)
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Life and Long-Term Care Insurance
Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently for onsite monitoring, training, stakeholder meetings, program activities, and other agency needs.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of people-management techniques, including staff coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, workload planning, and fostering effective team collaboration.
• Exceptional skills in data collection, management, and analysis, enabling insightful data interpretation, comprehensive report compilation, and informed recommendations using relevant software.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering technical presentations, providing complex technical assistance, and designing impactful training workshops, facilitating capacity-building efforts.
• Strong skillset in forging strategic partnerships and fostering collaboration amongst stakeholders, enhancing program effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple priorities with a focus on problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Progressive leadership and supervision experience, including directing, evaluating, training, and developing professional staff.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and funding requirements for community development, economic development, and housing grant-funded initiatives.
• Extensive experience administering large-scale housing and community development grants for local governments, nonprofit organizations, and/or community-based entities. Including contract management. internal controls, and program budgeting.
• Key compliance and risk management experience, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, corrective action development, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and funding requirements.
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requirements preferred.
• Prior experience managing federal or state housing/community development grants of significant scale (e.g., multimillion-dollar portfolios).
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application, or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.
You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.
Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A.
Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.virginia.gov
Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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