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Sr. Housing Program Coordinator – HOME/NHTF

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Job Summary

The critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change due to changes in our business processes or other business-related reasons.

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads in administering and monitoring the HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (HOME) and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Serves as an initial point of contact for technical assistance for non-profits, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), and their boards of directors, grantees, and others to ensure that HOME and NHTF programs are implemented in compliance with state and federal rules.
  • Leads coordination of assigned programs, including program design, contract issuance, payment review, and grant closeout.
  • Prepares related applications, program descriptions, contracts, and contract attachments.
  • Reviews and scores assigned program applications.
  • Reviews payment requests for compliance; authorizes payments; processes grantee pay requests.
  • Reviews and interprets federal and state policy and recommends actions to the Manager and Division Director. 
  • Assists in the preparation of required documentation to obtain HOME and NHTF funding.
  • Conducts monitoring and technical assistance visits.
  • Prepares required reports, including monitoring reports, and submits them to appropriate entities.
  • Develops program manuals, program descriptions, program forms, and policies.
  • Analyzes and reviews state and federal statutory and regulatory policies as they relate to assigned programs.
  • Enters data into and generates reports from federal and state-mandated tracking systems. 
  • Prepares policy clarifications and revisions and presents to the Director and/or Program Manager.
  • Researches specific policy issues as requested by the Director or Program Manager.
  • Evaluates grantee progress and needs; implements training and technical assistance based on those evaluations; assist in the training of new staff and partner agency personnel; coordinates implementation of Division workshops relevant to assigned program areas, including leading and moderating discussions and making presentations on relevant topic areas.
  • Works collaboratively within and across Divisions to support the implementation of assigned programs and other Division programs.
  • Identifies best practices and recommends to the Manager and Division Director new approaches and resources to achieve Division goals.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED and post-high school certification; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Two years of experience in the administration of a federal assistance program; interpreting, evaluating, and implementing housing policy; and/or managing state or federal grants.
  • Experience in the administration of HOME and/or NHTF programs is preferred. 

The above qualifications express the minimum standards of education and/or experience for this position. Other combinations of education and experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may be taken into consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

  • General knowledge of local building codes and standard or universal building codes or the ability to gain a basic working knowledge of these within the first six months in the position.
  • Skill in grant administration or the ability to become proficient in this area.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong time management skills; uses time effectively.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Documents regularly, thoroughly, accurately, and completely.
  • High level of detail and accuracy.
  • Exercises good and consistently fair judgment, courtesy, and tact in dealing with agency staff and the public in giving and obtaining information.
  • Treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • Maintains credibility through sincerity, honesty, and discretion.
  • Computer literate: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet; able to effectively adapt to and use other computer systems as needed for daily activities.

Special Demands:

  • The special demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Current, valid driver’s license from domicile state and the ability to drive.
  • Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel (approximately 10%).
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Benefits

THDA offers an excellent benefits package:  medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; disability insurance; retirement plans; flexible benefit pre-tax accounts for medical, dependent care, transportation, and parking; annual leave and sick leave that begin accruing after the first month of employment; and 11 paid holidays per year.  We also offer work-life balance opportunities through alternative work schedules, flexible schedules, and telecommuting.

How to Apply

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE AND RESUME ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.THDA.ORG AND FOLLOW THE ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Details

  • Date Posted: October 24, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Government
  • Salary Range: $4,517/min. monthly
  • Working Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk