Operations Coordinator, HUD

City of Springfield

is seeking applicants for

Operations Coordinator, HUD

Department: Office of Planning and Economic Development

Division: Economic Development

Work Location:

800 E MONROE ST

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701

United States

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Starting Rate: $57,520.04 - $79,448.85

Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants

Union: Non-Union Position

Final Date to Apply: 9/15/2026 at 5:59 PM

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Community Development division and all the related programs, operations, staff, and activities.
• Monitor compliance of activities, subrecipient agreements, legal documents and pay requests.
• Maintain Housing and subrecipient files and prepares pay requests.
• Serve as liaison for HUD regarding CDBG, HOME. LEAD and IHDA.
• Assess and ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations pertaining to all programs.
• Determine eligibility of proposed projects.
• Manage setup of pre-construction bidding and walkthroughs following all HUD and City requirements and compliance.
• Prepare and submits annual entitlement grants and related reports and reviews in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of grant application review, grant administration, and applicable laws and regulations. Ability to prepare project and grant reports, maintain project files, research and apply policies, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with government agencies. A master''s degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field and/or certification(s) in economic development finance is preferred.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 13-14 paid holidays, based on calendar year
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or humanresources@springfield.il.us