HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

City of Pontiac • Pontiac, MI

6d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Development Specialist oversees the daily operations of Pontiac’s home rehabilitation programs and the strategic management of municipal land assets. This role involves high-level coordination between residents, contractors, and city leadership to ensure the successful deployment of federal and local housing funds. The specialist will play a critical role in neighborhood stabilization by facilitating the sale of city-owned lots and ensuring all housing initiatives comply with strict federal oversight.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in housing development, housing rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization, or a closely related field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Urban Planning preferred.
• Direct experience working with HUD-funded programs (CDBG, HOME) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs funded by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), including CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HUD HOME sponsored initiatives.
• Manage the full application lifecycle for residents, making formal eligibility determinations for repair services based on program guidelines.
• Maintain meticulous electronic records and database entries to ensure "audit-ready" compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assign contractors to approved projects and verify that all licenses and insurance coverages remain current.
• Review project milestones and coordinate timely payments to vendors and contractors.
• Conduct follow-up and final inspections to ensure work quality meets program standards and local building codes.
• Facilitate the strategic sale and disposition of city-owned lots to promote local housing initiatives.
• Attend and present at City Council meetings to facilitate the approval and sale of municipal lots.
• Market housing programs to the community through targeted outreach to ensure equitable access to resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED