What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Strategic Development Coordinator position at Alachua County?

Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business or public administration, or related field and three years of experience in community, housing, or economic development, real estate, grants, or finance; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

This is a grant funded position. There are no rights to permanent employment.

This is responsible and professional work in all phases of economic development in support of affordable and workforce housing in the Alachua County Community Support Services Department, Housing Division.

An employee assigned to this classification performs complex assignments and will serve as the coordinator for affordable and workforce housing strategic development, assist in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds, manage real estate transactions, negotiate lease agreements, and will ensure compliance with grant regulations.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability, and communication.

Assists in the administration and use of Housing Trust Fund and Infrastructure Sales Tax funds.

Assists with the creation and implementation of housing and economic development projects and coordinate developer negotiation efforts related to the development of County-owned surplus properties and public/private partnership efforts.

Plans, develops, pursues, identifies, coordinates, and administers affordable housing residential projects; assists in coordinating land acquisitions and clearing, financing and construction activities in accordance with program policies and requirements; prepares requirements and specifications for redevelopment projects and real estate closing documents.

Ensures project compliance with grant regulations; negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements; monitors timeliness and performance requirements; manages real estate transactions and negotiates lease agreements.

Compiles and analyzes data that may impact the need for and preservation of affordable housing in the County and creates reports, maps, and other visualizations to present and share findings. Related data may include, but is not limited to economic trends, housing costs, demographic characteristics, and land use trends.

Performs the necessary underwriting analysis and subsidy layering reviews in accordance with federal, state, and local standards for proposed housing development and rental projects.

Develops, handles, and maintains criteria used to evaluate proposed housing development and rental projects. Participates as the financial expert as part of scoring or selection panel for proposed housing projects.

Represents the County at housing related organizations and events. Engages with the development community, non-profits, and other agencies to expedite affordable housing projects and ideas.

Completes quarterly reconciliation of associated systems. Reviews payment requests to ensure the request complies with contractual requirements and project pro forms development budgets.

Coordinates payments to ensure construction progress is accurate. Reviews projects for compliance or breach of contract issues as part of the compliance review process.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle for property visits, monitoring visits at various sites, and logistics and development meetings throughout the county.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of (or ability to learn) local, state, and federal regulations related to economic development, affordable housing, and housing development.

Knowledge of real estate-related transactions and paperwork including preparation of loans, loan settlement procedures, title and closing documents for real estate.

Knowledge of standard business and management practices and procedures, office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, and electronic and paper filing methods.

Knowledge of general office policies and procedures, computers, and general office equipment.

Skills in operating a computer and related software including, but not limited to, Microsoft programs, grant management and loan servicing software.

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

General principles of accounting or bookkeeping skills.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda.

Ability to service and manage loans and grants.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to analyze and interpret data to forecast trends, make informed decisions, and to create reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Law degree, legal studies, and/or legal experience is acceptable.
Banking experience may be acceptable.

Master's degree in acceptable field desired but not required.

Salary : $30

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