Housing Program Coordinator Jobs

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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.
Department:
GG_Housing and Community Development: Neighborhood Planning
Salary Range Minimum:
$44,897.96
Salary Range Maximum:
$66,729.59
Closing Date:
06/17/2023
Job Details:
Please submit your application by 11:55 of June 16th, 2023. Job post closes at midnight of June 17th, 2023.
This is professional work planning, developing, and overseeing affordable housing and community development activities. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and perform work with considerable latitude for discretion and the exercise of professional judgment, working under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on overseeing, planning and coordinating affordable housing and community development program activities including but not limited to: City of Gainesville Affordable Housing Initiatives, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP).
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The City of Gainesville currently has an opening for a qualified Housing Program Coordinator to join our team to perform professional work planning, developing, and coordinating affordable housing and community development activities.
Summary
This is professional work planning, developing, and overseeing affordable housing and community development activities.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and perform work with considerable latitude for discretion and the exercise of professional judgment, working under limited supervision.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on overseeing, planning and coordinating affordable housing and community development program activities including but not limited to: City of Gainesville Affordable Housing Initiatives, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and State Housing Initiatives Program (SHIP).
EXAMPLES OF WORK*

• This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

Essential Job Functions

• Partners with strategic planning to develop and propose affordable housing policies for the City Comprehensive Plan.
• Markets the city's affordable housing programs to developers, builders, prospective borrowers, community groups, non-profit organizations and other interested parties.
• Monitors and evaluates grant program activities funded through federal, state and local grant programs for compliance.
• Partners with Communications Department to develop content for City web page, write public service announcements, program brochures, flyers, fact sheets, and cover letters to disseminate public information.
• Tracks and analyzes housing trends including economic trends, housing costs and interest rates and other data that impact the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
• Attends stakeholder meetings, housing fairs, festivals, neighborhood meetings and providing written materials and photographs to support the City’s affordable housing objectives.
• Researches, proposes and implements affordable housing policy to the community and elected officials.
• Works closely with the Planning and Building divisions within the City.
• Writes grants for federal, state and other related housing grant programs.
• Plans, develops, and oversees affordable housing and community development activities and initiatives.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
• Prepares and conducts planning and feasibility studies for affordable housing development and redevelopment projects including creation or analysis of development proformas.
• Prepares grant performance reports for federal, state, local and other entities, as required.
• Maintains financial reporting systems for federal, state, local and other grant programs such as HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) for entitlement programs, the State SHIP reporting, etc.
• Prepares and implements funding proposals and coordinate efforts to fulfill program requirements.
• Promotes accomplishments of City of Gainesville affordable housing initiatives through speaking and working with community groups, advisory boards, organizations, general public and City Commission.
• Applies specialized knowledge to coordinate the City's efforts to improve the housing stock and increase the supply of affordable housing.
• Formulates policies and procedures designed to achieve affordable housing and community development objectives.

Non-essential Job Functions
May attend meetings and/or act in the absence of supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, planning or a related field, and other field related to housing and community development; and a minimum of three (3) years specialized experience developing and implementing affordable housing programs including community land trusts, inclusionary zoning, rental, and/or housing development programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Driver License required.
Certifications
None.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to handle multiple and diverse work assignments and creatively solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City departments, boards, commissions, public officials, private contractors and the general public.
• Ability to conduct research and analytical activities, and participate in complex studies to analyze information and to formulate recommendations.
• Ability to carry planning assignments to completion through the formulation of creative planning solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental budget procedures and the ability to analyze financial transactions, prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to plan, develop and coordinate compliance activities for grant funded programs.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply grant regulations and proposal guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; manage and prioritize projects effectively to meet proposal and reporting deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite and relevant department software.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local grant monies, such as City of Gainesville Affordable Housing Programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership Program, State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program or other similar grant programs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, organize tasks, plan time, meet deadlines and maintain detailed and accurate records
• Thorough knowledge of: municipal administrative and financial management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups to develop or amend affordable housing policy.

Physical And Environmental Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
While performing work, may be required to walk on uneven and rough terrain; and enter abandoned, vacant structures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be required to work and attend meetings outside regular business hours.
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Note:
May Require Assessment(s).
May fill multiple positions.
May establish an eligibility list.
Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, interest free loans for purchase of fitness equipment, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.