CDBG Environmental Review Specialist
State of Missouri, Jefferson City, MO, United States
Community Solutions Division
Harry S Truman Building– Jefferson City, MO
ANNUAL SALARY:
$42,000–$54,000 (based upon credentials)
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
Why You’ll Love This Position
Are you passionate about rural community development? Do you have experience in project management? Does environmental impact interest you? If any of these are true, join the Community Development Block (CDBG) program as an Environmental Review Specialist. In this role, you will help Missouri communities prosper by ensuring environmental compliance with state and federal requirements for community development projects.
Your passion can blend with your job duties when providing technical assistance and oversight for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by assisting the Department of Economic Development’s CDBG team, utilizing Environmental Review Part 58 requirements.
CDBG administers over $20 million in annual allocations of federal funding from HUD to serve communities, targeting three national objectives:
Benefit to low‑to‑moderate‑income (LMI) persons;
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
Meet an urgent need;
Provide technical assistance and oversight for HUD and the environmental review process as it relates to demolition, infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development projects throughout the state for the CDBG program following the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
Communicate with public entities as it pertains to the environmental review process
Manage multiple projects, conducting desk reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines, occasional site visits as needed
Monitor and track progress of projects
Monitor changes in federal regulations and implement applicable changes as needed
Participate in program policy development
Assist in preparing and presenting program‑specific seminars and workshops
Review applications and project proposals from companies, individuals, communities, for‑profit entities or non‑profit organizations to determine eligibility in accordance with program regulations and guidelines as deemed necessary for environmental review purposes
Maintain databases and project files of information on programs and results
Perform other work‑related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in project development; preferable in the areas of planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science or a closely related field. Preference will be given to those with an environmental background.
Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Environmental Review in the Economic Development field.
Competencies
Grants management or program experience, especially prior CDBG experience, preferred but not required, including:
Successful track record of managing relationships and providing subject matter expertise to grantees or subgrantees;
Implementing compliance policy; or
Project management in a field that requires high levels of policy compliance based on State and Federal requirements
Strong research skills, with demonstrated ability to provide data‑driven recommendations and take informed actions
Successful team participation, with a commitment to collaboration, communication, building knowledge, and sharing knowledge as a foundation for daily work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Understanding or willingness to learn in detail about applicable federal and state requirements and policies
Experience analyzing and interpreting data for use in planning and decision‑making
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
A proficiency and passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Familiarity with and experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma concepts strongly preferred. The ideal candidate would be open to further developing these skills.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov
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Harry S Truman Building– Jefferson City, MO
ANNUAL SALARY:
$42,000–$54,000 (based upon credentials)
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
Why You’ll Love This Position
Are you passionate about rural community development? Do you have experience in project management? Does environmental impact interest you? If any of these are true, join the Community Development Block (CDBG) program as an Environmental Review Specialist. In this role, you will help Missouri communities prosper by ensuring environmental compliance with state and federal requirements for community development projects.
Your passion can blend with your job duties when providing technical assistance and oversight for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by assisting the Department of Economic Development’s CDBG team, utilizing Environmental Review Part 58 requirements.
CDBG administers over $20 million in annual allocations of federal funding from HUD to serve communities, targeting three national objectives:
Benefit to low‑to‑moderate‑income (LMI) persons;
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
Meet an urgent need;
Provide technical assistance and oversight for HUD and the environmental review process as it relates to demolition, infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development projects throughout the state for the CDBG program following the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
Communicate with public entities as it pertains to the environmental review process
Manage multiple projects, conducting desk reviews to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines, occasional site visits as needed
Monitor and track progress of projects
Monitor changes in federal regulations and implement applicable changes as needed
Participate in program policy development
Assist in preparing and presenting program‑specific seminars and workshops
Review applications and project proposals from companies, individuals, communities, for‑profit entities or non‑profit organizations to determine eligibility in accordance with program regulations and guidelines as deemed necessary for environmental review purposes
Maintain databases and project files of information on programs and results
Perform other work‑related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in project development; preferable in the areas of planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Science or a closely related field. Preference will be given to those with an environmental background.
Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Environmental Review in the Economic Development field.
Competencies
Grants management or program experience, especially prior CDBG experience, preferred but not required, including:
Successful track record of managing relationships and providing subject matter expertise to grantees or subgrantees;
Implementing compliance policy; or
Project management in a field that requires high levels of policy compliance based on State and Federal requirements
Strong research skills, with demonstrated ability to provide data‑driven recommendations and take informed actions
Successful team participation, with a commitment to collaboration, communication, building knowledge, and sharing knowledge as a foundation for daily work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Understanding or willingness to learn in detail about applicable federal and state requirements and policies
Experience analyzing and interpreting data for use in planning and decision‑making
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
A proficiency and passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Familiarity with and experience implementing Lean/Six Sigma concepts strongly preferred. The ideal candidate would be open to further developing these skills.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr