Development Officer Associate - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

2d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Officer Associate supports the administration and coordination of housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), and other federal, state, and local funding sources.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience in planning or project management
Experience in federal HUD and local grant programs, community development and affordable housing programs, planning, and/or grant administration
Valid driver’s License with clean Motor Vehicle Report
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of planning practices
Knowledge of loan and underwriting practices and procedures
Skilled in public speaking
Strong communication and writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Departments, community organizations, and citizens
Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
Knowledge of community development programs and corresponding regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a primary point of contact for housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development program inquiries.
Assists residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and community partners by providing information regarding program eligibility, application requirements, funding opportunities, and program procedures.
Supports the implementation and coordination of housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, affordable housing, and community revitalization programs.
Assists with project intake, application processing, and applicant interviews.
Reviews applications for completeness and assists with documenting compliance with program requirements for staff review.
Coordinates appointments, meetings, and communications with applicants, contractors, consultants, and partner agencies.
Provides exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Supports Housing and Community Development Specialists in the administration of housing and community development projects.
Maintains project schedules, calendars, and milestone tracking.
Assists with contractor walk-throughs, pre-construction meetings, pay meetings, contract closings, and project closeout activities.
Coordinates project documentation and ensures timely routing of contracts, agreements, and approvals.
Maintains an accurate development project pipeline and project tracking systems.
Coordinates document execution and maintains project correspondence.
Maintains complete, organized project files.
Generates project checklists and assists with quality assurance reviews to ensure required documentation is complete.
Assists in maintaining project documentation in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and City program requirements.
Assists staff with gathering documentation required for compliance reviews, monitoring activities, audits, and project closeout.
Maintains project databases and tracking systems.
Assists with preparation of project summaries, correspondence, staff reports, and project status updates.
Tracks program accomplishments, project milestones, and reporting deadlines.
Assists with collecting data for HUD reports, strategic plans, annual reports, and other required program reporting.
Maintains statistical information and prepares routine reports as requested.
Performs additional duties as assigned.