What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Development Specialist position at City of Las Cruces, NM?
Nature of Work
Work Situation Factors:
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Physical Factors:
Light physical demands; mostly desk work.
Environmental Factors:
Work is performed in an office setting.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time, regular, exempt position
This position is graded RX17.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, coordinates, and implements housing development and affordable housing programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Economic Development Initiative (EDI) in support of City-wide initiatives; processes payments, tracks balances, and ensures all accounting is complete.
- Provides assistance to eligible persons applying for program benefits; informs outside agencies and service providers of available funding to assist program applicants; keeps informed of community, social and economic resources available to better assist low- and moderate-income families.
- Works closely with multi-family project developers in the design process for large, future development projects; assists in the advisement to these developers regarding subdivision and planning codes when required.
- Monitors, evaluates, and administers programs and grants to ensure compliance with Federal regulations, contracts and agreements; schedules and conducts regular meetings and provides technical assistance and training to program participants and service providers as needed and in accordance with HUD/EDI regulations; tracks client participation and other statistics as required for internal and external reporting.
- Maintains client records to meet HUD and City standards; develops and coordinates budgets and administrative controls to comply with Federal and State standards, regulations, and guidelines; maintains records of activities, and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
- Verifies program participants meet eligibility standards for compliance with Federal regulations and agreements; provides technical assistance and training to program participants and service providers; handles tenant/landlord issues.
- Serves on various housing related committees to evaluate and implement best practices for the delivery of affordable/attainable safe and decent housing, healthcare, food, and social services to residents of Las Cruces.
- Evaluates housing and determines needs for resident applicants to the Home Rehabilitation Program; recognizes building code deficiencies, lack of functional equipment, and develops the construction scope of work; orders inspections and report.
- Oversees provisions of grant-funded services by outside agencies and service providers; coordinates and monitors procurement and requisition process, specifications, construction phases, and compliance to standards, codes, and regulations; monitors activities of grant funded programs to ensure the technical requirements of the participating entities are met.
- Assists other staff in routine tasks and functions; prepares and presents various special and recurring reports; conducts presentations regarding housing development programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Class D driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: HUD housing program regulations and eligibility requirements; principles and practices of real estate transactions; Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) pertaining to public housing programs, and HUD standards and procedures; community service agencies and other local assistance programs; grant-funded project management systems and documentation, including budget, plans, schedules, contracts, and requisitions; principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: Perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; understand and interpret real estate laws, HUD documents and housing codes; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
Benefits - Home
Salary : $53,724 - $76,426