Project Coordinator-$1,000 Sign On Incentive at Orange County Government

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Housing & Community Development Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Project Coordinator. This key position conducts special project assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned division. Responsible for providing administrative support to the Division Manager/Director and conducting assignments to enhance and improve division operations. Research, analysis, and evaluation of programs, projects, and operational procedures are performed as part of this classification. The primary responsibilities will be assisting the Program Manager in coordinating diverse activities related to the planning, monitoring, and implementation of federal grants.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of an assigned Supervisor or Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved.

Note: This is a grant-funded position, which is contingent upon the availability of federal funds.

Job Description

Representative Duties/Assignments:

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Assists Program Manager in the Consolidated Planning process including preparation and review of annual Action Plans, Fair Housing Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports, environmental reviews and other grant documents.
• Administers federally-funded contracts for public services/social services with non-profit entities/sub-recipients of funds.
• Conducts monitoring and compliance review of grant sub-recipients, as needed.
• Participates in the Requests for Applications processes for federal funds, to include provision of technical assistance to potential applicants and review of applications.
• Reviews and processes requests for grant reimbursements.
• Interprets and communicates federal regulations, program guidelines and processes.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and requests for technical assistance.
• Conducts research related to internal and external inquiries and responds accordingly.
• Works with nonprofit organizations, consultants, contractors and other County and HUD staff and internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves as a point of contact for fair housing inquiries, public information and investigations. Compiles information, discovery requests, conducts preliminary investigations of formal complaints, and provides recommendations for violations of Orange County's Fair Housing Ordinance.
• Represents Orange County on boards, special events and public presentations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Preferences

• Excellent oral presentation skills
• Bilingual
• Professional writing experience including investigations of formal complaints
• Experience working with federal CDBG program and applicable laws
  
  
  

Application Deadline

Open Date: 12/18/2025

Close Date: 1/3/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Sign-on Incentive

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

525 E South Street

Orlando, FL 32801

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.