Regional Services Program Manager

About the role

DETCOG is seeking a motivated, organized, and highly skilled communicator to serve as a Program Manager supporting regional initiatives in the areas of Community and Economic Development and Environmental Initiatives. This role is not focused on being the technical expert in every topic area. Instead, it is designed for someone who excels at listening, organizing information, facilitating discussions, and turning conversations and ideas into clear, professional strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the management of DETCOG Regional Services programs, including Community and Economic Development, the Regional Solid Waste Grant Program, and Disaster Recovery and Mitigation projects, and others.
• Write and administer grants from state and federal agencies and philanthropic organizations to support the work of DETCOG and its member local governments.
• Collaborate with local government leaders, business and community leaders, and other partner organizations to provide stakeholder input and assist with regional planning.
• Assist local governments with the application process and administration of grants from the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
• Provide technical assistance to local governments for grant applications to Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for Community Development Block Grants.
• Administer DETCOG’s Regional Solid Waste Grants.
• Serve as a connector between communities and partner organizations.
• Facilitate strategic planning meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Draft strategic plans, summaries, and professional planning documents.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, including degrees or certifications, and/or professional work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred (public administration, planning, community development, environmental or similar).
• Multiple years of progressively responsible professional work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Grant or program management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is outgoing, approachable, and comfortable working with the public, an excellent listener with strong problem-framing skills, a strong writer capable of producing high-quality documents, an organized meeting facilitator and project manager, willing to learn across multiple subject areas, reliable, professional, and detail-oriented.

Skills

Valid driver’s license, proper vehicle insurance, and use of vehicle to travel throughout the region. Flexibility in work schedule as this position will require participation in occasional after-hours events.

Benefits

DETCOG offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, and other benefits.

Pay

Negotiable, depending on experience. This position is equivalent to Program Supervisor I in the State of Texas job classification system with an annual salary range of $42,976 to $64,469. Depending on level of experience the candidate brings to the position, consideration may be given to upgrading this position to a higher classification.