HOUSING COORDINATOR - Vets Hired

An employee in this class, under general supervision, will work with housing providers, communities, and developers to create a lasting impact in areas of rental subsidies, permanent housing, and related supportive services. They will create specific guidelines for the creation and implementation of housing strategies. An employee in this class will also leverage resources and money for maximum impact on the quality and availability of affordable housing in the county, working with leadership and finance to adhere to budget leveraged for this initiative. This position will manage and leverage funding opportunities to drive housing outcomes by partnering with housing providers and developers to create deep and lasting impact in the affordable housing market and related supportive services, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, AND a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in public housing administration, community development, housing development, private development, real estate, economic development, grant writing, government programming or related fields
OR
A minimum of six (6) years of work experience in public housing administration, community development, housing development, private development, real estate, economic development, grant writing, government programming or related fields.
2. Possess a valid drivers license.

Preferred but not Required
Housing Development Financing Certification (NDC or equivalent).

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activities requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An employee in this class generally works in an office setting, although travel to other County locations and out of the County travel will be required.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicants employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.