Affordable Housing Trust Fund Analyst

City of Richmond•Va 23219, VA

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Analyst. The position monitors compliance with Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) program guidelines, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program requirements, HUD program requirements, and City legal documents. It manages grants and regulatory compliance, coordinates project activities with partners, processes and authorizes payments, reviews reports, and collects and analyzes project data to track progress and outcomes. The role also coordinates construction and affordability-period inspections, prepares affordability certifications, and produces project pipeline status reports. This is a grant-funded position that may be reviewed for extension beyond five years. Maximum hiring compensation is not to exceed $33.6538 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a field related to the assignment.
Two years of journey-level professional experience in an area related to the assignment, such as program or project management, or management, policy, or financial analysis.
An equivalent combination of training and experience, as approved by the department, may meet the minimum qualifications.
No licenses or certifications are required.
Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of the department's area of focus, electronic databases and related software, English language and strong oral and written communication, ordinances and government regulations, customer service principles, and research practices and procedures.
Skills in analyzing and aggregating data, interpreting manuals and procedures, communicating with internal and external departments, presenting analyses and recommendations, drafting and revising documents, program management, administrative procedures, serving as a department liaison, and oral and written communication.
Ability to adapt, analyze information, make decisions, multitask, solve problems, work in teams, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.
Ability to perform the essential duties with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage grants and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate project activities and communicate with partners.
Schedule and conduct inspections throughout construction and the affordability period.
Process invoices, verify supporting documentation, and authorize payments.
Review quarterly and annual reports for accuracy and compliance.
Collect, analyze, and manage project data to track progress and outcomes.
Collect and evaluate quarterly reports.
Prepare and manage annual affordability certifications.
Coordinate site inspections throughout the construction period.
Review and document final inspection reports.
Produce data and status reports for pipeline projects.
Establish purchase orders and monitor project progress to ensure timely drawdowns.
Review and authorize payment requests.
Conduct annual inspections throughout the affordability period.
Perform other duties as assigned.