Community Housing Program Specialist

State of Montana•Helena, MT

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Montana Housing strengthens our vibrant communities by supporting access to safe, affordable and sustainable homes for Montanans whose housing needs are not met by the market. Montana Housing assists with buying a home, down payment assistance, mortgage servicing, Reverse Annuity Mortgages, rental housing assistance and multi- and single-family development. This position will work as part of a committed and passionate team that manages three programs financed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – the Housing Trust Fund, Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs. Responsibilities include: providing technical assistance to developers and communities applying for and managing program funds reviewing and making recommendations for financing applications through underwriting and assessing organizational capacity, project need and feasibility ensuring entities receiving funds comply with complex federal, state and local requirements monitoring compliance with program requirements after project completion including file reviews and on-site inspections coordinating efforts with other federal, state and local programs and investors providing input to policies and procedures for implementing the programs

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Humanities or other related area
Two (2) years of job-related experience with housing programs that includes housing development finance, property management, and/or grant management.
Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Knowledge of Federal grant terminology, regulations, guidelines, and procedures
Knowledge of Affordable housing development concepts, program planning, public administration
Knowledge of Management and fiscal accountability practices, applicable federal and state financing programs
Knowledge of Grant management and construction techniques, local government administration
Knowledge of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations that apply to projects.
Ability to Plan, coordinate and supervise program activities under general guidance and direction
Ability to Analyze and interpret financial information, including grant and loan disbursement amounts, rental property pro forma and homebuyer underwriting
Ability to Negotiate with and persuade a variety of individuals
Ability to Work under short deadlines with changing priorities
Ability to Pay close attention to detail and follow written instructions
Ability to Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals and agencies

Responsibilities

providing technical assistance to developers and communities applying for and managing program funds
reviewing and making recommendations for financing applications through underwriting and assessing organizational capacity, project need and feasibility
ensuring entities receiving funds comply with complex federal, state and local requirements
monitoring compliance with program requirements after project completion including file reviews and on-site inspections
coordinating efforts with other federal, state and local programs and investors
providing input to policies and procedures for implementing the programs