CDBG Program Administrator

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and supervision of the Senior Planner, performs professional administrative duties coordinating the planning, implementation, and compliance oversight of Utah County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement program. Serves as the County’s primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on federal community development regulations, exercising a high degree of independent judgment to ensure all funded activities align strictly with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, federal laws, and County objectives.

Starting Pay: Grade 726 $73,528.00 - $84,468.80 Annually

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community development, housing, or federal grant administration, including direct experience with HUD-funded programs.
3. Demonstrated proficiency with CDBG entitlement programs, IDIS, environmental reviews, and HUD compliance monitoring.
4. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants with Master’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
2. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
2. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER