Community Development Specialist: Affordable Housing Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Community Development Specialist:

Affordable Housing
Job Details  This listing closes on 7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Salary $51,437.00 Annually Location Athens, GA Job Type Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2025-03470 Department Housing & Community Development Division

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEV

Opening Date 06/24/2025 Closing Date 7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Description
Benefits
Questions
Purpose & Job Related Requirements

REPORTS TO

Community Development Coordinator, Housing Coordinator, or Compliance Administrator depending on assignment

FLSA STATUS

Exempt – Administrative

CLASSIFICATION

 Personnel System – Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

PAY GRADE

 117
SAFETY

SENSITIVE

No Purpose of Job (Dependent on Assignment) When assigned to

Compliance Division:

The purpose of this job is to assist in ensuring compliance with federal regulations in the administration of federal funds (including the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Continuum of Care Program, and American Rescue Plan Act funding). This position is responsible for interpreting, applying and explaining federal regulations and procedures and for assisting HCD and subrecipient organizations with maintaining compliance with federal regulations. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): monitoring grant funding and financial records, tracking and maintaining agency program accomplishments, utilizing the Housing and Urban Development (HUD’s) integrated disbursement and information system (IDIS), analyzing data and developing accounting and bookkeeping policies/procedures/systems for the department in order to ensure compliance with related laws and receipt of funds in a timely manner, and performing additional tasks as assigned. When assigned to

Affordable Housing/Economic Development:

The purpose of this job is to provide technical assistance to sub recipient agencies in implementing affordable housing and community development programs and to assure compliance with government regulations and contract provisions. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership, and economic development related projects and activities for program operations, monitoring, and oversight, overseeing the daily operations of sub recipients and assuring compliance with issues such as labor, common rule compliance, programmatic and regulatory technical assistance and monitoring and performing additional tasks as assigned. When assigned to 

Community Development:

The purpose of this job is to administer grant funded contracts, provide technical assistance to sub recipient agencies in implementing programs, and assure compliance with government regulations and contract provisions. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing non-housing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) social services , and Continuum of Care homeless services related projects and activities for program operations, monitoring and oversight; overseeing daily operations of sub recipients and assuring compliance with issues such as labor, common rule compliance, programmatic and regulatory technical assistance and monitoring; data analysis and performing additional tasks as assigned. Job Related Requirements
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC’s safe driving policy. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions When assigned to

Compliance Division:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Social Work, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or related field and two years’ experience in grant management, community development or any financial field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. When Assigned to

Affordable Housing/Economic Development:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Social Work, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, housing development, housing finance, credit underwriting or related field and two years’ experience in grant management, community development or any financial field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. When assigned to 

Community Development:

: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Social Work, Sociology, Business Administration, or Public Administration or related field, and two years’ experience in grant management, community development or any financial field or professional level community development grant management or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. AND Must possess a valid driver’s license Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reviews and approves reimbursement requests from Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded and other funded subrecipient agencies in order to ensure that program expenditures are aligned with goals and are in compliance with applicable regulations. Monitors the activities of subrecipient agencies for compliance with federal regulations and subrecipient contract. Participates in desk monitoring and on-site monitoring of subrecipient organizations. Assists with drafting departmental policies and procedures. Assists with required HUD reports and plans, including (but not limited to): Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), Annual Action Plan (AAP), Consolidated Plan (ConPlan), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) report. Assists with departmental procurement process and assists in the drafting of requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluation of proposals and management of the RFP process. Assists with preparation of agenda items; public hearings and meetings. Assists with the subrecipient contracting process. Reviews and understands federal regulations and communicates understanding with applicable agencies to insure subrecipient agency programs comply with federal regulations. Maintains records of accomplishments of agencies for consolidation into the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and quarterly reports. Serves as departmental contact and provides technical assistance to subrecipient agencies, CHDOs, CBDOs, and contracted agencies in implementing their programs and abiding by government regulations. Consults and coordinates subrecipient agency projects with other departments; prepares and presents reports on the activities of sub recipient agencies to local, state, and federal agencies; prepares reports for inter-office use. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and individual projects; prepares periodic status reports. Analyzes a variety of socio-economic data to assess the needs of the community. When assigned to

Compliance Division:

Assists with risk assessment process for funding applicants and subrecipient organizations. Assists with departmental financial responsibilities, including: maintaining current and accurate balance of accounts; analyzing accounts for the type and accuracy of transactions and preparing journal entries to keep accurate track of monies received and expended; charging back staff time to appropriate funds to ensure administrative time is properly documented. Posts all grant account transactions and request reimbursements from federal and state agencies; maintains a schedule of all federal and state grants so that the government can apply for grants and continue to receive outside funding. Reviews departmental environmental reviews to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Assists with departmental Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) responsibilities, including: activity set-up, activity close-out, performance reporting, drawdowns, and drafting of AAP/ConPlan/CAPER in IDIS. Assists with Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections of HOME and CoC-funded units. Assists with the tracking and monitoring of units with long-term affordability requirements.

Assists with monitoring of:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and ARPA-funded subrecipient agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations and achievement of required performance standards. Performs other duties as required. When Assigned to

Affordable Housing/Economic Development:

Assists with completion of Historic Preservation Section 106 assessments and environmental reviews. Assists with technical assistance to affordable housing and economic development programs. Monitors and provides technical assistance to: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program-funded housing and economic development subrecipient agencies to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and achievement of required performance standards. Assist with the procurement and facilitation of both Nuisance Abatement and Voluntary Demolition projects. Assist with the facilitation and record-keeping of ACC Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) team meetings and activities. Assists the Lead Hazard Reduction Program with training and outreach efforts. Assist in facilitation and record keeping of Fair Housing outreach and training events and materials, in accordance with the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Performs other duties as required. When assigned to

Community Development:

Assists with planning and drafting the HUD Continuum of Care grant application. Assists with Continuum of Care/Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data analysis and reporting; Assists with the annual Point in Time Count of homeless people in ACC; Monitors and provides technical assistance to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public services and Continuum of Care funded subrecipient agencies to ensure compliance with federal regulations and achievement of required performance standards. Assists with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public facilities and improvements projects. Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of federal regulations governing the Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Continuum of Care Program, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Program, and other funding sources managed by the Housing and Community Development Program. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Housing and Community Development Department. Knowledge of the terminology used within the department. Knowledge of theory and practice of affordable housing and community development, current trends in the development of public-private partnerships, statistical analysis techniques, accounting and budget analysis, local policies and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties. Skills in interpreting contract language, performing moderately complex mathematical computations and statistical analysis. Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations. Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication with supervisors and other staff members. Ability to deliver presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders, including: HCD staff, ACCGov departments, community members, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials. Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. Ability to handle required math calculations. Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments. Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Supplemental Information (ADA)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

 TO

PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.

This position requires:

walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

DATA CONCEPTION

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers and assistants as well as from supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

 Requires ability to read a variety of reports, requests, audits, drafts, applications, budgets and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports, proposals, advertisements, letters, memos and miscellaneous documents using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people and groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE

 Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including engineering, legal, counseling and accounting terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE

 Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages; interpret graphs; compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; perform statistical calculations.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter.

MOTOR COORDINATION

May require the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter.

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, adding machine, copier, fax machine and typewriter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION

 May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION

 Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing – perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone. ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com. Employer
Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County
Phone
706-613-3090 http://www.accgov.com
Address
375 Satula Avenue
Human Resources Department
Athens, Georgia, 30601