About This Job
The Division of Administration/Disaster Recover Unit (DRU) has a vacancy. This job is Unclassified.
The Louisiana Office of Community Development (OCD) administers Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation (CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT) grants and other federal and state funding allocated to the State of Louisiana. These programs support long-term recovery, resilience, and mitigation for communities affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters. OCD’s grant portfolio exceeds $20 billion and encompasses multiple federal awards, each containing numerous programs, funding activities, and implementation timelines.
This is a professional position designed to implement disaster recovery programs under the Office of Community Development (OCD). The position will oversee or assist in the administration of disaster recovery programs in observance of federal and state statutory requirement and regulations and policies. This position requires a particular knowledge of aspects of disaster recovery, disaster CDBG programs, FEMA programs and other federal and state recovery initiatives and key disaster recovery entities and organizations. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations.
Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
- Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricane
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
Substitutions
Six years of full-time professional experience in disaster recovery may substitute for degree.
A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience or two (2) years for a specialized degree in related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant, particularly the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook (4350)
Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program
Professional experience with communications/public relations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Mortgage Lending practices
Experience supporting audits and responding to monitoring or compliance reviews
Essential Functions
Job Duties and Other Information
(Duties are illustrative and not comprehensive. Responsibilities may vary.)
Provides technical assistance to grantees, to assure that all projects and expenditures comply with federal rules and regulations and program agreements.
Provide specialized guidance on recovery program areas, as it relates to policy and implementation.
Assists the division in interpretation and understanding specialized program directives, best practices, applicable regulations, and legislation.
Coordinates with key partners and agencies for special disaster recovery needs and in the area of specific technical expertise.
Provides highly responsible and complex technical support in specialized recovery effort to division Director or designee and LOCD-DR management.
Monitor assigned multifamily housing projects to ensure long-term compliance with program, regulatory, and contractual requirements in accordance with HUD Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook 4350.
Conduct surplus cash reviews by analyzing financial statements, annual audits, and supporting documentation to determine required loan repayment amounts.
Review project submissions, including budgets, operating statements, reserve analyses, and compliance reports, for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to HUD requirements.
Identify compliance risks, financial concerns, and trends affecting project viability; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare written analyses, determinations, and correspondence related to compliance status, surplus cash calculations, and repayment requirements.
Coordinate with internal program staff, management, and external stakeholders (e.g., owners, lenders, auditors, and HUD representatives) to resolve compliance and servicing issues.
Track and maintain accurate project records in applicable databases and document management systems.
Assist management with portfolio-level reporting, data analysis, and special projects related to asset management and project servicing.
Interpret federal regulations, policies, and guidance to ensure consistent application across assigned projects.
Respond to inquiries from project owners and partners regarding compliance requirements, financial reviews, and repayment determinations.
Support audits, monitoring reviews, and internal or external examinations by providing documentation and analysis as requested.
Maintain current knowledge of HUD policies, program updates, and best practices related to multifamily asset management.
Position-Specific Details
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:Erica.Gay@la.gov
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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Do you have knowledge of Community Development Block Grant, particularly the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook (4350)?
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Do you have knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program?
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Do you have experience professional experience with communications/public relations?
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Do you have experience with Mortgage Lending practices?
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Do you have experience supporting audits and responding to monitoring or compliance reviews?
