Housing Programs Specialist

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Housing Programs Specialist to develop, implement, and oversee the City’s housing programs. Under the general direction of the Housing Supervisor, the Specialist will work to organize, expand, and implement housing and housing-related program activates to achieve the City’s strategic objectives and priorities which include the Accessory Dwelling Unit Production Program and Workshops, At Gome in GJ Landlord and Tenant Programs, and assist in the management of the CDBG (Community Development and Block Grant) program. The role involves fostering partnerships with nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and housing providers to promote housing creation, preservation, and access while serving as the primary contact for housing programs and ensuring their effective administration and evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sociology, social work, public administration, planning or related field.
• Three years of professional experience in housing program administration, non-profit management, municipal government, or business assistance, with experience in program implementation, communications, and public engagement.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements maybe substituted.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor housing programs aligned with the City’s housing strategies; track and evaluate program outcomes and effectiveness to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Collaborate with City departments, nonprofits, landlords, tenants, and developers to build partnerships, coordinate housing programs and services, and implement public outreach initiatives, including meetings, forums, workshops, and presentations.
• Oversee application processing, income verification, and eligibility assessments for housing programs; maintain records and coordinate housing programs and services.
• Compile, monitor, and analyze program data for reporting and decision-making; track funding awards and outcomes, support grant applications.

Benefits

• New to the City of Grand Junction team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!
• City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility: The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees