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CDBG-DR Housing Programs Lead

Salary

$55,661.20 - $61,227.32 Annually

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01712

Department

Community and Economic Development

Division

Community Development

Opening Date

09/22/2025

Closing Date

10/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

This posting will remain open until filled or until October 21, 2025.

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Housing Programs Lead in the Community and Economic Development department. The department works to strengthen Asheville’s neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities, and support economic growth and is responsible for managing the City’s CDBG-DR allocation. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance, oversight, and delivery of housing programs funded through the CDBG-DR grant. This is a full-time employment position throughout the duration of the six (6) year grant lifecycle .

What you’ll be doing:

+ Act as the primary point of contact for CDBG-DR Housing Programs, providing technical assistance, responding to inquiries, and overseeing all operations throughout the program lifecycle.

+ Lead and direct urgent or essential tasks to ensure successful completion of the Affordable Multifamily Housing Construction Program ($28M), the NC Single-Family Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program ($3M), and Housing Support Services.

+ Collaborate with program stakeholders to maintain transparency and advance housing recovery priorities.

+ Manage the project application process, including development of Notices of Funding Opportunities, intake, evaluation, award determinations, and agreement execution.

+ Oversee work performed by award recipients, contractors, and internal staff to ensure compliance with federal crosscutting requirements.

+ Conduct operations in compliance with City policies, CDBG-DR program manuals, federal regulations (including 2 CFR 200), and general CDBG-DR best practices.

+ Coordinate with, report to, and provide updates to the CDBG-DR Program Manager to ensure successful delivery of program and project outcomes.

+ Prepare and submit quarterly performance reports (QPRs) and contribute to monthly reporting with high-quality status updates and data analysis.

+ Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and present synthesized updates at weekly and partner meetings.

+ Present information to City Council, council committees, and community groups as needed.

Benefits:

+ Salary: $55,661.20 - $61,227.32 annually

+ 13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours

+ Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

+ Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds

Work Schedule:

+ Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm; evenings as needed

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

+ At least five (5) years of experience in federal housing grants management oversight, including quality control and financial analysis of consultant or subrecipient work (preferably CDBG, CDBG-DR, ESG, or HOME).

+ A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, public administration, economics, or a related field, OR

+ An Associate Degree in a related field plus 2 additional years of related experience, OR

+ A High School Diploma/GED plus 4 additional years of related experience.

Performance aptitudes:

+ Ability to evaluate and analyze data, audit documentation, and assess compliance using established criteria.

+ Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate complex programs and represent the department in external interactions.

+ Proficiency in operating office equipment and software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to apply mathematical calculations including percentages, ratios, and financial computations.

+ Independent judgment and leadership skills to develop approaches and resolve problems.

+ Ability to balance competing priorities, stakeholders, and vendor/contractor management in complex environments.

Physical requirements:

+ Light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including occasional lifting or carrying of objects up to 10 pounds.

+ Extended periods at a workstation with regular use of a computer.

+ Ability to perceive colors, sounds, and visual cues and to communicate effectively.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews for qualified candidates will be conducted, on a rolling basis.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

01

Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in federal housing grants management oversight?

+ Less than 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5- 7 years

+ 7 - 9 years

+ 9 or more years

03

Tell us about a time you managed a federally funded housing or community development program. What challenges did you face in ensuring compliance and financial accountability, and how did you address them?

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Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs