Job Description
The City of Yakima needs a supervisor experienced in grants and funding from the US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) related to Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME funds to oversee program administration and compliance.
Boasting an average 300 days of sunshine a year, Yakima is a medium sized city located east of the Cascades, only a few hours from Seattle. Yakima offers easy access to outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, fishing, boating and many other activities nearby.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in the administration of federally funded or other grant program with an emphasis on state and/or federal community development and experience with federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
Two (2) years additional experience with HUD guidelines and a high school diploma may substitute for required education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
Must obtain/possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:
- Salary range $82,409.60 - $100,297.60 Annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- FREE healthcare clinic!
- WA State PERS pension plan
- 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
- PTO accrual starting at 17.67 hrs/mo
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay incentive (after 5 years)
- Life Insurance
- Much more!
The pay range listed for this position is establish through the City of Yakima’s Master Pay Ordinance in accordance with the Municipal Code and/or the applicable collective bargaining agreement. New employees generally start at step A with progression through the steps based on merit and successful performance evaluation.
View the complete job posting and application requirements at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs
Closes 3/28/2023
EOE
Yakima is located in the south central region of Washington State, approximately 150 miles east of Seattle.
Sunshine is the norm with 270 to 300 blue sky days per year. The area enjoys four separate and distinct seasons, with pleasant springs, hot and dry summers, colorful falls, and cool winters with light snowfall.
Yakima's economy has traditionally revolved around agriculture and a wide variety of crops are grown in the Yakima Valley. The Yakima region is well known for producing about 75% of all the hops grown in the United States.
Tourism is the fastest growing segment of the Yakima economy. More than 70 wineries are located in the Valley and regularly draw visitors to sample and buy internationally-renowned varietals. Multiple craft breweries and distilleries utilize homegrown products in their unique offerings.
Yakima is host to many family-friendly facilities and events including the new YMCA/Yakima Rotary Aquatic Center, Capitol Theatre, SOZO Sports complex, the Central Washington State Fair, a wood bat summer league baseball team, and welcomes numerous regional youth and adult sports tournaments.
Outdoor recreation, including water and snow skiing, fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, horseback riding, and white water rafting, also makes Yakima a favorite destination for people from throughout the Northwest and around the world