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Austin, Tx, Us

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Support the Director in the following functions:• Actively manage the design, implementation and supervision of all economic development, infrastructure and housing disaster recovery programs and all Outreach efforts.• Provide guidance, assistance and support to recovery program team members as needed. Assist with the design of the overall staffing structure of the Recovery Programs team to meet agency objectives.• Provide technical guidance to DRU staff, grantees and sub recipients in the general administration of the disaster recovery programs. • Provide review and input on the State's Action Plan and Amendments for Disaster Recovery Programs. Provides input for proposals and applications for disaster recovery programs.• Provide reports and recommendations to the Director, other agency directors, the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director and program managers on assigned programs, policies and projects.• Keep abreast of overall program, disaster recovery and resilient and planning policies, lessons learned and best practices within Louisiana and across the country. Coordinate and assist in training programs with DRU staff, local community development officials and other professionals on disaster recovery programs. • Interpret federal and state regulations as they relate to OCD-DRU's programs and policy decisions. • At the direction of the Director, represent the DRU at meetings with local officials, legislators, public and private organizations, federal agencies and other state department officials

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Infrastructure Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Infrastructure Department. Directly manages a staff of eight Infrastructure project specialists who perform project administration duties for both Katrina/Rita and Gustav/Ike Infrastructure programs, including the Katrina/Rita Long Term Community Recovery Program ($699M), the Katrina/Rita Primary and Secondary Education Program ($244M), the Katrina/Rita Local Government Infrastructure Program ($177M), the Gustav/Ike Parish Implemented Recovery Program ($562M), the Gustav/Ike Municipal Infrastructure Program ($35M), and the Gustav/Ike Economic Development & Growth Infrastructure program ($80M). Responsible for ensuring project specialists process applications, amendments and draw requests timely and accurately; perform project-related desktop and on-site monitoring duties; provide technical assistance to grantees as required and close out projects as complete. Other duties include acting as a liaison to upper management and other departments, such as finance and monitoring, and resolving any issues with internal and external stakeholders.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Assisted in the administration of Gustav/Ike disaster recovery programs for the State of Louisiana in observance of federal and state statutory requirement and regulations and policies. Provided technical assistance to grantees, to assure that all projects and expenditures are in compliance with federal rules and regulations and program agreements. Provided specialized guidance on recovery program areas, as it relates to policy and implementation. Assisted the division in interpretation and understanding of specialized program directives, best practices, applicable regulations, and legislation. Coordinated with key partners and agencies for special disaster recovery needs and in the area of specific technical expertise. Provided highly responsible and complex technical support in specialized recovery effort to division Director or designee and OCD management.

Primary project assignment is providing assistance to existing State staff for the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development, Disaster Recovery Unit including assisting with creation of a Louisiana Disaster Recovery Grantee Administrative Manual; assisting with the design of housing and infrastructure programs based on need identified in Action Plans for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Recovery; reviewing and providing comments of pre-application and applications submitted for funding; assisting in the review of staffing needs and provide input on resumes received for positions; etc. In addition, I assist in drafting Shaw proposals directly related to CDBG projects.

The Road Home, Small Rental Property ProgramAssting PMO with design of new option for rehabilitation/reconstruction including HUD/CDBG compliance and existing process and procedure modifications; Coordinating and documented process changes, training staff on program and systems, updating desk references with revised processes and procedures; Preparation of QA/QC SOPs in addition to review of staff proposed SOPs; Coordinating UAT for HDS Releases including design and submission of test scripts; etc.

Reston, Virginia, Us

The Road Home, Small Rental Property ProgramResearched, designed, developed and coordinated processes, procedures and program documents for The Road Home – Small Rental Property Program; trained management and staff on established policies and procedures; distributed policy and procedure clarifications; assigned and coordinated staff to assist in the design and development of procedural desk references, process flows and guides; researched and responded to inquires from federal and state agencies, compliance, quality assurance and transition team; performed random audits of services to ensure compliance with established process and procedures; worked closely with senior management and staff to determinations regarding validity or acceptance of documents; received and resolved staff issues related to SRPP systems and/or defects; monitored security access for all SRPP systems; owned and maintained SRPP portal and other duties as assigned by senior management.

Grant Administrator: Provided program administration for over forty (40) projects for public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and demonstrated needs with non-entitlement municipalities and rural parishes under the LCDBG program; prepared and submitted proposals to various funding agencies; provided research and technical assistance to local governments; coordinated, implemented and monitored ongoing municipal condemnation programs; conducted research; coordinated meetings with all levels of government; represented firm at public meetings; coordinated and organized building maintenance and security; supervised administrative staff; prepared and maintained financial statements for all active projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $6 million; reviewed contractor cost estimates for payment approval; prepared and processed change orders; monitored labor compliance including review of contractor payrolls.Office Manager: Coordinated and organized building maintenance and security; supervised administrative assistants; maintained accounts receivable and accounts payable; conducted new hire orientation; coordinated with all benefits providers.Administrative Manager: Provided research and technical assistance to local governments; coordinated, implemented and monitored ongoing municipal condemnation programs; conducted research for senior staff; coordinated meetings with all levels of government; represented firm at public meetings

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