Housing Development Specialist III Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation Honolulu, HI Job Details Full-time Up to $130,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Report preparation Real estate financial feasibility analysis Staff supervision Land use law in public permitting Financial model construction Construction regulatory compliance Spreadsheets Writing skills New property development Urban planning Environmental compliance Research Construction accessibility regulations Property evaluation for appraisal Driver's License Managing budgets in a finance role Construction budget management Bachelor's degree Environmental impact regulations Decision making Zoning regulations Real estate market analysis Managing real estate transactions Community planning Cash management Financial projection model development Managing projects Cash flow budgeting General management Land use planning Full Job Description Duties Summary The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is responsible for the financing and development of affordable housing in the State of Hawaii pursuant to Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. HHFDC is administratively attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), State of Hawaii. This position is located in the Development Branch. The Development Branch provides overall administration for development, construction, administration, and technical assistance to increase affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, elderly, and special needs groups. The Branch consists of a Development Section, Development Support Section, and Real Estate Services Section. The Housing Development Specialist III , supports the Development Section's efforts in all phases of housing development, including negotiation, and acquisition of land, coordination of projects with pertinent personnel, participation in overall planning for affordable housing projects, and oversight of staff members' projects and assurance of timely project completions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Knowledge:

Principles and practices of management and supervision; general economic trends, prevailing land values, building costs, and rental rates; report writing. Private and public infrastructure and housing development, to include, planning; financing; zoning; real estate or property management, land appraisal techniques; environmental issues; the real estate market; and effective communication and negotiation techniques. Federal, State, and County laws, rules, codes, and regulations pertaining to residential development, land planning, and property acquisition, including environmental compliance; State and County land use regulations; accessibility requirements; departmental rules, policies, and procedures; general concepts and practices relating to infrastructure and housing development, design, and construction; socio-economic factors and policy objectives related to affordable housing; State procurement laws; public relations; and research and problem solving methods and techniques.

Skills/Abilities:

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the planning and real estate development activities of all types of housing development projects affecting broad areas of development and community life; exercise independence and provide sound judgment on planning and development matters; negotiate effectively; work effectively with others; meet and deal effectively with contractors, developers, architects, professional engineers, etc.; appraise and evaluate proposals such as loans, development projects and purchases of land/completed units; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to multitask and have a practical and common-sense approach to problem solving and to effectively coordinate and communicate with others is very important. Ability to track project budgets and analyze project financials including constructing and reviewing financial spreadsheets which are common in the real estate development industry such as sources and uses, operating income and expenses, and cash flow projection.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree and major preferably related to the housing development.

Experience:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the development of residential projects, public facilities or infrastructure, such as project management or coordination; property management; and community planning, real estate and/or other property/housing development related fields. Required Licenses, Certificates, ect.: A valid driver's license is required. Other professional licenses or certificate (law, planning, architectural, engineering, real estate, etc.) although not required are positively considered. Recruitment Information This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Business Economic, Development & Tourism. The position is located on the Island of Oahu. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person