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Community Affairs, Georgia Department of - DCA

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ABOUT DCA

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state agency dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

This position has overall responsibility for supervising staff in the administration of an array of community finance programs at the Department of Community Affairs, in such areas as federal grant programs, state grant programs, oversight of loan portfolios in multiple programmatic areas, credit underwriting, administration of multiple state tax credit programs, and a variety of designations established by the Department. The position reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Community Development, Finance, and Historic Preservation. This position is responsible for directing all program development and implementation activities within the division, including evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery. The position is also responsible for setting the overall vision for the division and working with peers to conduct agency-wide strategic planning and problem solving. In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring that division employees are managed, developed, and coached properly. The position has responsibility for developing and monitoring the division budget to ensure accountable use of public funds.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business administration, political science or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of relevant professional level experience, three years of which in a management/leadership role; OR One year of experience required at the Office Director level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ At least five years experience in community and economic development programs

+ Experience managing and overseeing federal and state grant programs

+ Understanding of local government operations and issues

+ Understanding of partner entity roles (including, but not limited to Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Economic Developers Association, various authorities across the state, conventional lenders, etc.) and the ability to build and develop strong rapport with such partners.

+ Successful track record managing diverse teams

+ Strongly goal-oriented and highly self-motivated

+ Ability to perform in a dynamic environment that stresses flexibility and adaptability to change

+ Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

+ Proven problem-solving and team building skills

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Directs the operational activities for Division.

+ Responsible for ensuring program activities conducted within federal guidelines and established budgets

+ Setting long and short-term strategic goals for Division and managing progress towards those goals

+ Identification and development of successors and individuals who have potential for further responsibility.

+ Strong commitment to Agency success and sustainability

+ Performs other duties as needed by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

+ This position is currently designated as a hybrid position.

+ This position is salaried, including hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week

+ Periodic travel required, including air and car travel

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential

+ Central office environment

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Further, this position is a Section 3 Covered Position under the HUD Act of 1968 and individuals who are Section 3 Residents and/or related Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications to be determined by hiring organization based upon position requirements

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: AUD00CA

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $105K-$120K

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Jan 11, 2026