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Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Coordinator

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Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Coordinator

Salary

$78,230.88 - $82,347.20 Annually

Location

Toledo, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00158

Department

Housing and Community Development

Division

Neighborhood Administration

Opening Date

07/17/2025

Closing Date

7/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Department Director, performs work of considerable difficulty in carrying out a wide variety of tasks related to the coordination of Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs) implementation plan; performs assignments requiring independent judgment in the application and interpretation of a wide variety of information related to assigned area; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Confers with the Director, senior staff of DHCD, other department heads, neighborhood organizations and businesses on programs and initiatives aimed at improving, preserving, and revitalizing the HUD and City designated NRSAs in Toledo (Old South End, Englewood, Junction, East Toledo)

+ Oversees and directs the implementation of the City's NRSA Strategies and neighborhood improvement plans and initiatives.

+ Analyzes neighborhood needs to determine programs/projects which will have the greatest benefit from grant funding and available resources.

+ Evaluates and recommends candidates for community development programs.

+ Participates in the assessment and recommendation process for nonprofit organizations applying for Community Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) certification or renewal.

+ Represents department at community meetings and public forums to provide information on housing and community development activities.

+ Prepares reports for the City Council and other government agencies on program activities and accomplishments.

+ Assists in the coordination of the lending community, commercial business, non-profit organizations, builders/developers and neighborhood organizations to increase neighborhood access to homeownership, housing repair, business capital and investments, and community facilities.

+ Develop contracts with City and non-profit organizations involved in projects using grant funds; assesses organization's abilities to provide required services and monitors contracts performance to adhere to regulations and authorized payments.

+ Develops specifications and prepares requests for proposals and grant applications for sub-grantees; develops special literature, documents, plans, and reports for publicizingthe progress or development of new and existing programs and plans.

+ + Conducts studies and research for regular and special projects.

+ Review progress and performance of NRSA activities to identify and address potential issues and challenges with the implementation of the NRSA strategy.

+ Report NRSA progress and performance metrics in the HUD IDIS Reporting System and at the end of each program year in the HUD Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).

+ Review the IDIS Online ReportPR84: CDBG Strategy Area Reportand activity-specific information on thePR03: CDBG Activity Summary Reportto ensure IDIS accurately reflects information submitted by subrecipients and City staff.

+ Analyzes and evaluates complex data related to assigned area, and makes recommendations for program modification and improvement.

+ Prepares financial and/or statistical reports, correspondence, legislation and related materials to document work.

+ Acts as liaison/resource person when departmental personnel have problems within assigned work area.

+ Acts as a task force leader.

+ Trains other City personnel in procedures related to assigned area

+ Insures the maintenance of various records or systems

+ May supervise work of assigned administrative and support personnel

+ May hear community and employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and resolves same

+ Prepares and makes presentations as needed.

+ Assists in answering/resolving any follow-up questions/issues and helps identify clarifications, when needed, from key stakeholders.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

+ Neighborhood revitalization and community development best practices.

+ Coordinating and executing multiple tasks.

+ Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules applicable to neighborhood improvement; and regulations of the Community Development Block Grant Program.

+ Networking, coordinating and planning activities with local organizations and service delivery programs.

+ Establishing relationships and working cooperatively with City officials, boards and commissions, neighborhood groups, employees, and the general public.

+ Understanding community and social conditions to determine needs.

+ Providing customer service.

+ Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

+ Investigative and research methods and techniques.

+ Personal computer software and hardware related to assigned area.

Skill in:

+ Considerable skill in presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, verbally and in writing.

+ Considerable skill in facilitating and/or convening stakeholder meetings.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning or a related field and 4+ years of progressive experience in comprehensive programs involving neighborhood revitalization, urban planning, housing, and community development activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

+ NONE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will continuously stand, walk, and sit. The position will occasionally require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and carry up to 5 pounds. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is continuously indoors. Occasionally this employee will work outdoors and will travel to multiple worksites. At times, this position will require extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually low; however, occasional moderate background noise can occur.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

Class Code: Administrative Analyst 4 (7263)

The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.

OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.

For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/

Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.

Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.

For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).

Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Roth 401(k)

The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.

Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.

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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

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+ No

02

If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

04

What is your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.

+ Some College

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Doctorate Degree

+ None of the above

05

If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?

06

How many years of experience do you have in governmental accounting, auditing or grants administration?

+ Four (4) or more years of experience

+ Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience

+ Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience

+ One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience

+ Less than One (1) year experience

+ No experience

07

Describe your experience in governmental accounting, auditing or grants administration.

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How many years experience do you have completing governmental accounting, auditing or grants administration within a federally-funded program?

+ Four (4) or more years of experience

+ Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience

+ Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience

+ One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience

+ Less than One (1) year experience

+ No experience

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Describe your governmental accounting, auditing or grants administration experience within a federally-funded program.

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Employer

City of Toledo

Address

One Government Center Ste 1920

Toledo, Ohio, 43604

Phone

419-245-1500

Website

http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/

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