Land Bank Program Manager

Company: City of Moline
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Land Bank Program Manager Application Deadline: Monday, June 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rate of Pay: $29.6920 - $41.5680 Hourly $61,758.94 - $86,462.27 Annually-- Characteristics of the Job Under the direction of the Board of Directors, responsible for overall management and operation of the Quad City Regional Land Bank Authority (QCRLBA); protection of the organization's financial assets while ensuring compliance with board directives; preparation and handling of legal and highly confidential information; and coordinating with collaborative partners in program planning, program scheduling and implementation efforts.-- Work is performed exercising considerable independent judgment within the guidelines of established policies, goals and objectives of the Board.-- The existence of this position depends on the availability of funding from the QCRLBA, including federal, state, local grant funding and QCRLBA program income. Examples of Duties----

• Plan, budget and implement the Land Bank Program.Oversee financial functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital asset and property management.Oversee grants and contracts management including negotiating agreement terms that reflect the needs of QCRLBA; coordinate with legal advisors to finalize agreement terms; monitor progress of agreements and maintain agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of agreement terms including receipt and expenditure of funds. Assist in the development of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for QCRLBA operations. Establish plans to achieve goals set by the Board of Directors and implements policies, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Work closely with staff members to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive, quality service in the areas of sales, property management, planning, project accounting, human resources, purchasing and related administrative functions. Analyze and evaluate vendor services, particularly for insurance and management of QCRLBA funds, to determine programs and providers that best meets the needs of QCRLBA and make recommendations to the Board, as appropriate; negotiate or oversee negotiation of services, terms and premiums and execute contracts with supply and service vendors and auditors and consultants.-- Facilitate effective working relationships with program participants, partners in program planning, program scheduling, and implementation efforts.Ensure that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws and conformance to acceptable standards and practices.Promote communication and adequate information flow.Responsible for management of all data and reporting requirements under the program.Organize and maintain files, correspondence and other records and reports.Make regular contact with the general public, persons in other departments and outside agencies and considerable contact with officials at higher levels of the organization and outside agencies for the purpose of explaining procedures, services and program regulations.Other duties may be assigned. --Requirements --Training and Experience Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in business administration, community development, public administration, urban planning or related field and three (3) years' progressively responsible experience in business, real estate, financial management or related areas; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.-- --Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of acceptable practices and standards of property management and acquisition, redevelopment activities and maps, charts, sketches and graphics; Illinois real estate and business law; general knowledge related to community and economic development as it relates to acquisition, management and disposal of real property laws and regulations that impact the work performed; good knowledge of fiscal and administrative office procedures, practices, systems and equipment; grant writing and management; fiscal and project management; business English, arithmetic, spelling, grammar and Roberts Rules of Order; and of federal, state and local housing/community development regulations and processes. --Excellent skill in public and employee relations and in maintaining effective working relationships; organizing, completing and reporting on projects; multitasking and composing clear, concise and informative correspondence; advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint software; skill in operating report generating software; and proofreading and performing data entry with a high degree of accuracy. --Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of the materials and situations encountered on the job; read, analyze and interpret complex documents; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; write reports, business correspondence and procedures; respond effectively to inquiries and complaints; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, elected officials, employees and the general public; interpret an extensive variety of technical and legal materials and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; understand and carry out established policies and procedures and interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form. --Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent-- --Physical Demands 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. --While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and occasionally required to stand, walk and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.-- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.-- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. --Residency Non-union employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City's Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 1 year of hire. --EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCity of Moline

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