Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Perform a broad range and advanced set of professional level duties in the execution, management and evaluation of the City’s housing initiatives and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; lead, organize, expand, implement and develop housing policy recommendations; manage affordable housing related projects; analyze current local, state, and federal affordable housing regulations, procedures, funding sources and program evaluation performance standards and metrics; research and identify government and private funding opportunities and oversee grant writing activities or other application processes; provide public assistance and liaison to other organizations, agencies, consultants, and developers; perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Community Development Director.
Exercises direct supervision over other professional housing staff. Acts as a lead worker by assigning and reviewing the work of other staff when managing special projects.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Perform advanced professional level duties in the development, implementation and modification of affordable, attainable and accessible housing throughout the community; reduce or prevent homelessness and affirmatively further fair housing; develop, monitor, and evaluate housing program efficacy and cultural inclusiveness.
2. Monitor and analyze legislation and development of housing policy at local, state and federal levels; evaluate their impact on City operations and programs; recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements.
3. Provide technical assistance to City staff, taskforces, citizen advisory groups, and community stakeholders on matters related to housing policy and strategy and related programs and initiatives; develop and implement outreach activities including public meetings, educational forums and programs, stakeholder meetings and presentations.
4. Oversee and participate in the development of housing policy documents and community economic development documents to include federally mandated reports, studies and other communications related to the department and associated housing initiatives; prepare periodic progress and special reports related to program development and activities.
5. Research and identify new government and private funding prospects and oversee grant writing activities responsive to housing needs.
6. Develop, administer and track operational and programmatic housing program budget(s); manage budgets for special projects and programs.
7. Develop, execute, manage and evaluate the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; develop and update procedures, address any issues, ensure compliance with reporting and successfully accomplish the goals, objectives and priorities of the City’s polices and strategies.
8. Maintain compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements and City policies; monitor and interpret complex federal, state and local regulations and apply correctly to grant and housing programs; research new HUD policies and proposed rules, identify impacts to the grant programs and recommend ways to respond effectively.
9. Coordinate and submit the City’s Consolidated Plan, which includes annual action plans and performance evaluation reports; develop, implement and update other plans and reports for the federal government and City on HUD grants and affordable housing, including the City’s Housing Needs Assessment.
10. Negotiate and recommend agreements with developers in matters related to housing and housing redevelopment, including identifying, negotiating, and securing land acquisitions, depositions, or development on behalf of the City Council, where appropriate.
11. Represent the City at meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, housing professionals, the development community, business and community organizations, and the public.
12. Prepare council communications, resolutions, and presentations; coordinate and conducts presentations, community meetings and trainings; may present to City Council on housing-related topics and projects.
13. Oversee HUD-funded projects including requests for project proposals, performing, or supervising project eligibility verification and scoring criteria, subrecipient contract negotiations and monitoring, environmental review process, field inspections and contractor certifications, developing project agreements with the city’s legal department and contracts staff, providing guidance to grant recipients, and auditing document reporting.
14. Act as the lead contract regarding the City’s private activity bond allocation.
15. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a community planning and development program.
Advanced principles and practices of community housing programs, urban planning, zoning, and development.
Principles and practice of project management.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to housing, municipal planning and administration.
Principles and practices of grant funding and contract administration.
Regulations of CDBG, HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Private Activity bonds and other government grants.
The HUD Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
Research methods and sources of information related to urban growth and development.
City development review procedures and requirements.
Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Basic math, budgeting, and accounting.
Ability to:
Handle situations with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgement.
Understand and respond to customer needs.
Address multiple demands and meet deadlines.
Administer and evaluate grant programs for effectiveness and compliance.
Facilitate public meetings and present to a variety of groups.
Conduct research, analyze statistical data, and prepare documents and reports accurately.
Interpret, communicate, and apply complex regulations and instructions.
Follow established processes, procedures and regulations while exercising initiative.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Listen and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Enforce regulations and document regulatory non-compliance issues.
Organize information in a clear and logical format and attend to detail.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Write public notices, letters, emails, reports, scopes of work, and informational material.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Prepare, monitor, and administer budgets.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Three (3) years of professional-level experience in planning, housing program administration, public policy, non-profit management, municipal government, economic development or redevelopment, including experience in program implementation, marketing, and public information efforts, or related fields.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, real estate development, finance, planning or related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, the City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The classification is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the classification’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.