What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Programs Analyst position at City of Richmond (CA)?
The City of Richmond is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Housing Programs Analyst. This is an opportunity to create meaningful change and make a real impact. Individuals in this position gathers and analyzes data, as it relates to the City’s housing and/or homelessness programs, assists with developing housing policies and procedures, conducts workflow analyses, conducts cost/benefit analysis, manages Federal and State reporting requirements, may supervise clerical/support staff, and performs other duties as required.
Annual salary for this classification is as high as $125,257.00 at the top of the range. Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more! All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.This is an experienced analyst classification. Incumbents must be fully competent to perform difficult analyses with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to have a general understanding of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Housing and Community Development (HCD) housing and homeless programs and the associated financing mechanisms. Incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment in identifying the appropriate research methods, assessing the impacts of various actions, and developing sound recommendations.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills:
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding project management, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work independently
- Collaborative mindset
- Knowledge of housing policies and regulations
The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value these traits in our employees!
The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Assists in the implementation, administration, and monitoring of housing/homeless programs, projects, initiatives, policies, and procedures; coordinates related activities with other City departments and outside parties.
- Conducts policy research, collects, and analyzes relevant data in areas such as laws, regulations, policies, and programs; maintains databases.
- Collects, analyzes, and evaluates data to assess division projects, programs, and activities; prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations; and assists in implementing recommendations.
- Ensures housing/homeless projects, programs, and activities are following federal, state, and other regulatory agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares periodic project status reports and other written reports and documents.
- Assists in the marketing of division information; prepares, publishes, reviews, updates, and maintains division content, including handouts, printed brochures, digital media, and webpages; and plans, prepares, and conducts presentations and workshops to educate and engage the public, boards and commissions, and community groups.
- Responds to inquiries and information requests from the public, tenants and landlords, officials, staff, and outside parties by phone, e-mail, or in-person; provides counseling, assistance, and supportive services on issues related to housing/homeless programs, projects, and activities.
- Conducts public outreach and promotes programs relating to affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, and homeless assistance.
- Assists with requests for proposals and contracts; participates in developer and vendor selection processes; and helps administer and track approved contracts, affordable housing loan agreements, and homeless tracking information.
- Maintains databases to monitor contract requirements, funding and expenditure standards including administrative expenditures related to direct/indirect expenses, and other administrative functions.
- Assists in the marketing & negotiations related to surplus properties.
- Documents department internal operating processes and procedures.
- Provides responsible and administrative support to supervisory and management staff.
- Acts as a lead by assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the work of clerical support staff.
- Reviews communiqués from the HUD and HCD announcing new or revised regulations and new funding programs.
- Advises on making local policies consistent with current HUD and HCD regulations; and makes recommendations for discretionary policies.
- Assists in the preparation of grants.
- Performs related work as required.
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Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, planning, social work, public policy or related field.
- Two (2) years of experience as an analyst at a city housing department/division, a nonprofit housing or homeless organization, or a closely related agency; or four (4) years of professional administrative experience at a city housing department/division, a nonprofit housing or homeless organization, or a closely related agency, performing work in several of the following areas: budget, project or program coordination, contract administration, procurement, grant management. Additional years of experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis, up to two years.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Desired Experience or Qualifications
- Experience with Surplus Land Act
- Experience with grant or program reporting
- Experience directing a team on program implementation and evaluation
- Experience developing policies, programs, and procedures
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
The City’s policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, and methods of administrative, budgetary, and organizational analysis and public administration
- HUD and HCD regulations governing the administration of the Federal housing and affordable housing programs
- Administrative research and analysis
- Basic accounting and finance principles
- Analyzing a system and/or problem and developing appropriate solutions
- Exercising sound independent judgment within policy and regulatory guidelines
- Customer service
- Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials
- Research, analyze, and compile data
- Maintain accurate records and files
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Conduct community outreach
- Manage websites and other social media accounts
Application and Selection Process
To Apply: Each applicant must apply online and submit a complete City of Richmond Employment Application, including detailed work history and responses to the supplemental questions by the final filing date. Incomplete applications will be subject to rejection. Please fill out the Employment Application completely (including places of employment with complete addresses; i.e., number and street name, city and state, names of supervisors with telephone numbers, etc.). All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email; each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Qualifying Phase: All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualifications criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualified.
Examination Phase: The examination process for this position will consist of rating responses to the supplemental questionnaire that is submitted with the application. An employment list will be established and your placement on the list will be determined solely by the responses to the supplemental questions (weighted 100%).
Having all of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement nor placement on the employment list.
Employment List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the employment list. The list will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.
About the City of Richmond
The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond’s numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.
Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.
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Analyst: J. Somera
1/2025
Salary : $8,588 - $10,438
