Position Summary

The Grants Management & Compliance Officer serves as the Department of Planning & Development’s lead authority on fiscal grants compliance. The position oversees adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and reporting requirements across all federal, state, and philanthropic funding sources, with particular emphasis on HUD programs, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, and special allocations. The role ensures accurate interpretation of financial regulations, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and consistent documentation practices across the department.

The Grants Management & Compliance Officer develops and maintains the department’s fiscal grants compliance framework, including policies, procedures, controls, and training. The position designs and delivers training on fiscal allowability, eligibility, source documentation, and cost principles to support accurate accounting, audit readiness, and consistent financial practices. The role works closely with Accounting, Budget, Contract Management, the Monitoring and Compliance Unit, and program divisions to assess fiscal risks, support reporting, review financial components of compliance findings, and implement process improvements. This role may also supervise subordinate staff.

This role also serves as the primary fiscal point of contact supporting the Compliance and Monitoring Unit in their interactions with HUD. The position provides financial documentation, reconciliations, and regulatory interpretation to ensure grant-funded fiscal actvities meet federal requirements. The Grants Management & Compliance Officer elevates and helps resolve HUD-related financial issues in coordination with the Monitoring Unit, while maintaining strong fiscal control systems and improving procedures, reports, and trainings that reinforce compliant, accurate grant accounting practices.

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This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, impactful initiatives that have already achieved significant success. The Associate Program Manager will play a key role in improving program performance, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and providing essential support to program participants.

This role includes coordination of activities, such as scheduling and note taking, as well as responsibilities in policy making, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. The Associate Program Manager will also provide direct support to program participants – primarily landlords – in-person, by phone, and by email. This position may also work on broader DHCD initiatives, such as affordable housing preservation and disaster recovery efforts. Although much of the role involves supporting work led by others, the Associate Program Manager will have opportunities to take ownership of critical projects as their experience and capabilities allow.

This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in policy work who want to make a direct impact or those with direct service experience who wish to drive systems change. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives who are hardworking, creative, and passionate about housing equity.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with preference given to those received by July 25, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

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The following position is open within DPD: Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Specialist 1

This is affirmative action contract compliance work of limited scope and difficulty reviewing bids, contracts and compliance plans and participating in the certification of minority/disadvantaged business firms. Employees in this class are expected to demonstrate continued development in these areas so that assignments may increase in scope and complexity until they approach the full performance level. The employee is responsible for reviewing minority/disadvantaged, disabled and female owned and controlled business enterprise applications for certification, reviewing financial and other business records and monitoring contracts for compliance with federal, state, and local affirmative action guidelines and regulations. Contact with representatives of various firms, City departments and agencies is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior and may involve rotating assignments between units.

Apply by June 21, 2024.

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This is analytical work at the full performance level planning, implementing, and evaluating funded housing, community and economic development projects and programs to effectuate conformance to federal, state and local funding requirements and to ensure effective delivery of services. Employees in the Contracts Assignment prepare contract scope and budget, process contracts and invoices, conduct analyses, and prepare recommendations aimed at developing new or improving existing housing and community development projects and programs. Employees in the Monitoring Assignment perform comprehensive analysis and evaluation of organizational and project performance and recommend plans to correct any identified issues to ensure compliance with funding guidelines. Employees in this class review proposed regulatory changes for fiscal and programmatic impact and make recommendations regarding the origination and revision of agency policies based on changes to city, state and federal laws and regulations. Contact with officials of public agencies, a diverse range of contracted providers, and City and departmental staff to obtain information or render assistance are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of a technical superior.

Apply by June 21, 2024.

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We are pleased to announce we have completed the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) report for 2020-2021. Please review how HTF funds have been used to help many individuals and families across the city.

View the report here.

Every neighborhood has residents who want to become more involved but aren’t sure how. Citizens Planning Institute (CPI) helps them take that next step.

Since 2010, CPI has trained more than 600 residents from more than 130 neighborhoods to take a more active role in issues facing their community. Now CPI is looking for the next 30 citizen planners.

CPI is accepting applications through March 19 online.

CPI teaches Philadelphians about city planning, zoning, and development so they can create positive change in their neighborhoods. Classes are Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. from April 7 – May 26 online through zoom.

“CPI is for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community,” said Donna Carney, program director. “It gives people the tools, resources, and connections to get things done in their neighborhood.”

Participants learn from leaders in the fields of planning, development, and community organizing. They also connect with the growing network of Citizen Planners across the City who are working on many of the same issues.

Contact info: CPI@phila.gov

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