Community Development Analyst at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Development, Compliance Monitoring, Grant Application Review, Site Visits, Financial Evaluation, Program Guidelines Development, Training, Technical Assistance, Communication, Partnership Facilitation, Client Complaint Investigation, Salesforce, Data Analysis, Report Preparation, Problem Solving, Public Service

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The Community Services Division is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Community Development Analyst to join our Community & Energy Assistance team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting local communities by monitoring delegate agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, particularly within key programs such as the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). You'll be responsible for reviewing community grant applications and program activities to ensure alignment with government regulations and federally mandated organizational standards. Your insights will help shape stronger, more effective community programs by recommending improvements following monitoring visits. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to making tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families. If you're looking to grow your career in public service while helping to build more resilient communities, we'd love to hear from you! What you’ll do: Monitor local agencies for compliance with state and federal program requirements Review grant applications and program activities for adherence to regulations Conduct site visits, assessments, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations Evaluate financial records, audits, and agency systems; recommend corrective actions Develop and update program guidelines, grant policies, and compliance procedures Provide training, workshops, and technical assistance to agency staff and service providers Facilitate communication and partnerships among agencies, utilities, and stakeholders Investigate and respond to client complaints and inquiries Use Salesforce systems for grants management, reporting, and troubleshooting Compile and analyze program data, financial statistics, and prepare narrative/statistical reports Travel to work sites, sometimes overnight, to conduct monitoring and training activities 36 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs. Must be able to provide own transportation. -Or completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, city and regional planning, sociology, social services or political science; 12 months experience in planning, developing and/or implementing community and/or economic development programs. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. -Requires overnight travel and must be able to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

The Community Development Analyst will monitor local agencies for compliance with state and federal program requirements and review grant applications and program activities. This role involves conducting site visits, preparing reports, and recommending improvements to enhance community programs.