Community Development Consultant - ON CALL (REMOTE ROLE)

ICF • Reston, VA

4d • $89,649 - $152,404 • Remote

About The Position

This is an ON-CALL (part-time with variable hours) and remote role where the consultant will support the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by delivering technical assistance on Section 3 requirements. The role may also support broader community and economic development priorities, including labor standards compliance; workforce development initiatives such as job training and employment placement; small business and microenterprise development; and other HUD‑aligned economic and workforce development activities. Assignments are made on a demand-response basis, so hours are completely variable. The consultant will work with a diverse set of stakeholders including public housing authorities and HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees. Focus work is in creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements that overlay HUD grantees. The role involves developing/delivering training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars, and facilitating technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually. Emphasis is placed on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs, contributing to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance. Experience, knowledge and/or lived experience in utilizing a racial equity lens throughout work products, webinar deliveries, etc. is also important.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Administration, Planning, Public Policy, Government or a related discipline or minimum 10 years of professional experience in similar field.
• Minimum of 10 years knowledge in HUD programs, specifically administering programs where Section 3 is an economic opportunity program.
• A general understanding of HUD reporting systems (e.g., IDIS, DRGR, and other PHA reporting systems) for Section 3 reporting.
• Demonstrated success developing and delivering trainings, workshops and webinars; program assessments and evaluation; facilitation, and public speaking to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Previous work with Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Youth Build, workforce investment boards, and/or job training programs, is a plus.
• Broad knowledge in Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and requirements.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to multi-task with various projects and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse set of stakeholders including public housing authorities, HUD Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees who work with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, etc., programs.
• Focus work is in creating economic opportunity through the Section 3 requirements that overlay HUD grantees.
• Develop/deliver training sessions, conference presentations, workshops, and webinars.
• Facilitate technical assistance engagements, either in-person or virtually through web-based software.
• Focus on best practice and innovative strategies related to HUD programs.
• Contribute to the design of tools, drafting of reports, and development of policy guidance.
• Utilize a racial equity lens throughout work products, webinar deliveries, etc.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level