HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

City of Pontiac•Pontiac, MI

14h•$60,000 - $70,000

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. The role coordinates residents, contractors, and city leadership to support the successful use of federal and local housing funds. It contributes to neighborhood stabilization by facilitating the sale of city-owned lots and ensuring housing initiatives comply with federal oversight. The position administers HUD-funded programs, including CDBG and HOME initiatives; manages resident applications and eligibility determinations; maintains compliance records; coordinates contractors, project milestones, and payments; and conducts project inspections. It also supports the disposition of municipal lots, presents at City Council meetings, and conducts community outreach to promote equitable access to housing programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in housing development, housing rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization, or a closely related field.
Ability to interpret and apply federal HUD/CDBG, state, and local ordinances related to housing and community development.
Ability to communicate clearly with residents, contractors, and city officials in face-to-face settings, public meetings, and formal written reports.
Resourcefulness in resolving vendor-resident conflicts and navigating complex title or lien issues.
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.
Direct experience working with HUD-funded programs, including CDBG and HOME.

Responsibilities

Oversee programs funded by HUD, including CDBG and HUD HOME-sponsored initiatives.
Manage the full resident application lifecycle and make formal eligibility determinations for repair services based on program guidelines.
Maintain electronic records and database entries to ensure audit-ready compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assign contractors to approved projects and verify that their 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 approval and sale of municipal lots.
Market housing programs through targeted community outreach to ensure equitable access to resources.
Contribute to the development and evaluation of affordable housing research and program resource allocation.
Resolve conflicts between vendors and residents and navigate complex title or lien issues.