SENIOR RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN (PROVISIONAL)

Capital Improvement Program Manager

An incumbent to a position in this class manages various duties related to the capital improvement program through the drafting of bond resolutions, sale of municipal bonds or other municipal financing instruments and post issuance compliance. S/he compiles research material and information on capital programs and federal and state assistance programs for urban communities. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing data and preparing informative reports on same. Under general supervision of a department head, s/he exercises wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and may supervise personnel assigned.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

• Extracts and analyzes data related to the City's Capital Program; Assures data integrity across multiple data systems; Evaluates and prepares draft recommendations; Assists with the sale(s) of various draft debt financing (General Obligation Bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes, etc.)
• Reviews, compiles, manages and distributes capital project information for preparation, adoption and archival of Bond Resolutions; Manages the preparation, development and publication of the city's Official Statement and continuing disclosure document; Provides for various information required within the closing documentation of debt financing; Initiates and manages the city's debt reserve for capital projects spending/recoup as it relates to arbitrage; Provides information to Bond Counsel ensuring bond resolutions are properly certified, legally compliant and fully documented; Facilitates preparation for the Application for Exclusion of Self-Liquidating Debt; Supports the preparation of various reports by compiling and providing relevant information; Manages, assists and supports various functions and duties related to management of debt and capital projects; Researches and compiles material and information on capital programs and federal/state assistance programs for urban communities; - maintains a library of federal and state literature and data relevant to various federal and state assistance programs; Compiles statistics and related capital project information for analysis by department head; - assists in the preparation of all bond documents as required by department; - maintains and administers capital budget as it relates to the capital plan; -assists in preparing arbitrage analysis as required by department; - Reviews Council proceedings for fund transfers, local assessments, real estate sales, approved bond resolutions, and personal property dispositions for submission to the department head; -Acts as the principal liaison to the Citizens' Planning Council; - Works with department and division heads as well as other city, state and federal agencies relative to data on federal grant programs and capital programs; -prepares federal and state grant applications; -negotiates with representatives of federal and state agencies for the funding of grant applications; -coordinates the preparation and submission of forms/documents necessary for the payment/reimbursement of funds due; -prepares progress reports covering capital programs and the department's programs and activities funded by grant applications; Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Promotional: Continuous and permanent status as a Resources Development Technician in the Department of Audit and Control for a minimum of ten (10) years.

The City of Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices in the preparation of the city's capital improvement program and federal and state grant applications; Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices in the preparation of capital programs; Working knowledge of the general principles, purposes, and techniques of research necessary for capital programs and grant applications; Ability to analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports from same; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, division heads, and federal and state agencies; Ability to understand and interpret written material; Good professional judgment; good address; initiative; resourcefulness; courtesy; integrity; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.