City of Lewiston - Assistant Community Development Manager for Housing Programs

Start Date: March 25, 2025 | End Date: April 07, 2025
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Other
More Information: Click here

Accepting applications for ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS. Applications available with the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:           Department:  Economic & Community Development

                                                            Barg. Unit:     AFSCME-Professional Technical Unit (ProTech)

Status:            Full Time, Exempt

Salary:            Grade 6 [$58,246.50 – $84,142.50 annual]

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years related field experience and a degree or certificate from a two or four year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid State of Maine driver’s license and reliable means of transportation. Experience with and knowledge of federal government grants, such as U.S. HUD and EPA programs, is desired. Experience working in building trades with a background in construction project management is ideal.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Responsible for the development, management, regulatory compliance, and reporting of goals and outcomes related to the Housing Rehab Program, the Lead Hazard Reduction Program, and other housing related initiatives of the City. Play a supporting role in oversight and reporting for the CDBG program, the HOME program, and other federally funded programs. Assist the Director and the Community Development Manager in developing and implementing Community Development programs in their portfolio of work. Provide leadership and direction to project partners, property owners, contractors, tenants and City staff to achieve the goals and objectives of the housing programs. Complete environmental reviews as required to ensure compliance and to meet benchmarks for federally funded projects. Provides oversight of the work performed by the Lead Program Manager and the Intake Coordinator. Perform other duties as assigned.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application, cover letter and complete resume via email, fax or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Departments > Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard.

Application deadline is April 7, 2025.  Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.