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Job Description

Provides professional and technical support to the Director of Housing and Community Development in the management of community development initiatives including, but not limited to, affordable housing, housing preservation, and data analysis of housing trends in the county. In addition, this position will work with other development services functions such as planning and inspections, work with developers on affordable housing projects and LIHTC projects, and perform site identification and analysis.

Essential Functions

• Identify and analyze potential affordable housing development opportunities and methods to increase and preserve the inventory of affordable housing serving a range of income levels, consistent with the County’s goals;
• Work closely with market-rate residential developers to develop affordable housing proposals and monitor compliance;
• Applies for grants and technical support resources related to affordable housing programs and initiatives;
• Serves as a liaison with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)
• Collaborates with the County and its local and regional agencies; provides representation to a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional groups and committees and related organizations as needed;
• Actively participates, as directed, in various meetings and events; provides analytical expertise; identifies and raises clarifying points and questions, and develops written products of work including memos and presentations;
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external staff and organizations such as local, state, and federal agencies, private consultants, citizen groups, community service organizations, local businesses, and others; Effectively balancing competing interests and approaches in representing policy directives;
• Represents the Housing and Community Development Department by attending meetings and committees; presents information to staff, departments, and management;
• Plays a key role in the County’s affordable housing initiatives and aligning long-range plans with overall County goals;
• Performs special projects as assigned by the supervisor and/or as requested by the department;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field and at least 3-5 years of professional experience in affordable housing, community development, public administration, policy, programming, or operational analysis. Master’s of Public Administration and experience working in a housing or community development role for local, state, or federal government is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of County government, its operations, and its various departments;
• Thorough knowledge of organizational and management practices;
• Thorough knowledge of organizational theory, public policy, fiscal management, research methods, and quantitative analysis;
• Substantial knowledge of local government, experience in North Carolina preferred;
• Substantial knowledge of local government budgeting principles, legal framework and techniques, and pertinent local, state, and federal laws, codes and regulations;
• Advanced skills in mathematical, statistical, and research methods and techniques;
• Advanced skill in the analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information and service delivery;
• Skill in operating Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and familiarity with the County’s financial software and other commonly used electronic programs;
• Ability to gather and analyze facts on a variety of subject matters and to assemble reports, providing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to advocate for and promote County policies;
• Ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, associates, community groups, and the general public.

Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee’s rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination.