Reports To Director of Planning 
Starting salary of $45,000. Exempt Pay Scale/Grade/Salary: Approved by Salary Board 

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrator will perform professional and  administrative tasks required to implement Bedford County’s and Bedford Townships’ participation in  the CDBG Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Administrator is  responsible for the appropriate interpretation of federal regulations and administrative guidelines which  govern the expenditures of the PA State CDBG entitlement and ensures compliance with all CDBG  program responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) 
1. Request project proposals and provide guidance and advice to communities and organizations  seeking funding assistance, including determining eligibility for funding. 
2. Advertise public notices and conduct public hearings when necessary. 
3. Administer and oversee income surveys and compile data from responses. 
4. Revise the annual 3-Year Community Development Plan. 
5. Write, compile, and submit applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and  Economic Development (DCED). 
6. Write grant proposals, professional services bid documents, and construction contracts.

7. Amend, modify, and/or revise grant contracts, as needed, through the life of each contract.

8. Submit annual and semi-annual progress reports, and closeout reports to DCED.

9. Conduct environmental reviews and compile records.  
10. Write and distribute Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for selection of professional consulting  services. 
11. Work closely with engineers/architects, contractors and community project leaders during  construction including investigating, reviewing, and inspecting project sites to ensure project design, execution, and completion.  
12. Perform various labor standards compliance functions including employee interviews, reviewing  certified construction payrolls, and interpreting wage scales.  
13. Maintain project records for DCED monitoring and County Auditing. 
14. Assist with the administration of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant.

15. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Planning. 

COMPETENCY 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting, keeps  emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas. 
2. Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;  demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. 
3. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and  grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. 
4. Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to  others; contributes to building a positive team spirit. 
5. Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or  position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.  

6. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote  quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions.  
• Minimum of a BA or BS degree, or equivalent years of experience and training.

• Experience with the Federal CDBG program, grant administration, and/or project  management preferred. 
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must have excellent computer skills; expertise with Microsoft Office software. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers;  feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is  occasionally required to stand and walk, including through graded or hazardous terrain. The employee  must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include  close vision and ability to adjust focus.  

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mostly working in an office environment though  some field work will be required. 

SPECIAL NEEDS 
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel if required.  
This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying  this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by the Department Heads. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.  

www.bedfordcountypa.org An Equal Opportunity Employer