Housing Compliance Specialist and Advocate Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Housing Compliance Specialist and Advocate locations
Gainesville, Fl
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
5747
If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account. 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:

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Housing and Community Development:

Affordable Housing (ARPA)

Salary Range Minimum:

$60,408.16

Salary Range Maximum:

$92,026.18

Closing Date:

Until Filled Job Details:

This is professional technical and resource work in the administration, implementation, planning, developing, and developing of 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).

Job Description:

SUMMARY This is professional technical and resource work in the administration, implementation, planning, developing, and developing of 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

Monitors and evaluates compliance with grant program activities funded through federal, state and local grant programs. Prepare required reports and maintain appropriate records of current and future agreements to ensure compliance. Performs audit fieldwork that typically involve complex policies and procedures requiring interdisciplinary skills and broad knowledge of the diverse program rules and databases. Performs data analysis, runs queries, conducts interviews, reviews document, reviews standard operating procedures, and reads and evaluates reports Develops concise and professional reports for senior management, which summarizes the data, the scope of review, findings/corrective actions, and observations/recommendations. Develops appropriate corrective actions/recommendations and solicits adequate and timely response to audit findings/observations. Conducts follow-up audits to determine that corrective actions/recommendations have been implemented. Serves as the first point of contact for Housing & Community Development ors, either face-to-face, via the main HCD phone line or via the internet. Utilizes skill and empathy to evaluate ors’ needs, guide them in the appropriate direction, eliminate red tape and hurdles and ensure that each or has a positive experience Answers ors’ questions, provide direction and information, and follows-up on all or requests and complaints efficiently and expeditiously utilizing digital tracking and assessment tools. Utilizing knowledge of general government departments and City policies acts as a problem-solver on behalf of our ors; coordinating efforts with appropriate City departments to obtain necessary information, as needed… May research, recommend, design, deliver and monitor innovative and strategic service and process changes that will improve efficiency and responsiveness to our ors’ needs while increasing our ors’ confidence in our organization. Prepares and maintains records, logs, periodic and ad-hoc reports, presentations and metrics related to customer service activities and citizen-centered housing initiatives. Provide support to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD). 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. Promotes accomplishments of City of Gainesville affordable housing initiatives through speaking and working with community groups, advisory boards, organizations, general public and City Commission. Markets the city’s affordable housing programs to developers, builders, prospective borrowers, community groups, non-profit organizations and other interested parties. Attend stakeholder meetings, housing fairs, festivals, neighborhood meetings and providing written materials and photographs to support the City’s affordable housing objectives. Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

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

Thorough knowledge of: municipal administrative and financial management principles, practices, and procedures. 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. Thorough knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite and relevant department software. Thorough knowledge of governmental budget procedures and the ability to analyze financial transactions, prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups to develop or amend affordable housing policy. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities, organize tasks, plan time, meet deadlines and maintain detailed and accurate records Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply grant regulations and proposal guidelines. Ability to plan, develop and coordinate compliance activities for grant funded programs. 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. Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; manage and prioritize projects effectively to meet proposal and reporting deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City departments, boards, commissions, public officials, private contractors and the general public. Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports. Ability to handle multiple and diverse work assignments and creatively solve problems.

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, it 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, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees. Equal Opportunity The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292. Veterans’ Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077. About Us The City of Gainesville employs more than 2,200 individuals, ranging in positions from creatives to critical infrastructure engineers to financial gurus. The city offers many unique career opportunities across its two major employment divisions — General Government and the City of Gainesville’s utility service provider, Gainesville Regional Utilities.