Deputy CDBG-DR Project Manager - Hybrid; North Carolina

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ICF’s Disaster Management Division is seeking a Deputy CDBG-DR Project Manager who will support North Carolina on recovery from Hurricane Helene managing disaster recovery programs and projects.

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position based in North Carolina, with expected travel throughout the state and remote work-from-home.

As part of our growing team, this position requires in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

• Assisting the Project Manager in providing overall leadership to teams assisting and implementing post-disaster recovery efforts.
• Deliver on all program deadlines and ultimately deliver post-disaster recovery to assist with infrastructure, economic revitalization and public service program objectives.
• Serve as an expert on policy and regulatory issues, developing written materials, managing staff, providing training and technical assistance.
• Work directly with the client and stakeholders to provide advisory/consulting services.
• Scheduling and assigning staff.
• Allocating resources, assessing risk and managing risk.
• Coordinating various components that contribute to the project as a whole to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensuring that deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Keeping all parties informed of progress and any outstanding issues.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
• Able and willing to travel (flight/vehicle) for program needs as directed.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience in disaster recovery.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and exhibit a high level of professionalism in all communications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email C and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $ - $ N Carolina Remote Office (NC99)