Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist - US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Open: 06/22/2023 to 07/05/2023

Salary: $98,496 - $142,650

2 vacancies in the following locations: Chicago, IL and Oklahoma City, OK

Work Schedule: Full-time

As a Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist, you will:

• Lead the AO Division Team in identifying, distributing and balancing internal workload among division staff in accordance to established workflow and skill level; make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks, and ensure that each team member has an integral role in developing the final product.
• Provide technical assistance to division staff in team-building methods and techniques to accomplish tasks and arrange for additional training when necessary for the accomplishment of specific individual or team tasks.
• Monitor and report on the status of work-in-progress and review completed work to ensure that the Division Director's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality are being met.
• Serve as a coach, facilitator and or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus-building activities among team members.

Full job description and instructions for applying are available here.

Chicago Housing Trust Project Coordinator - Department of Housing

PROJECT COORDINATOR (Chicago Housing Trust): To apply visit: Chicago DOH Job Announcement

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING 

Bureau of Policy & Research 

Number of Positions: 1 

Starting Salary: $63,780.00 

The Project Coordinator is staff for the Chicago Housing Trust (Housing Trust) Homeownership Program and works under  the direction of the Housing Trust’s Executive Director to promote the Housing Trust; helps prepare buyers for purchase of  Housing Trust units; and assists in marketing and implementing Housing Trust strategies to preserve long-term affordable  homeownership opportunities for an increasing number of families in the City of Chicago 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Home Buyer Development 

• Works under the supervision of the Executive Director/Assistant Commissioner to identify and evaluate potential  home buyers seeking to purchase homes in the Housing Trust 

• Collects and analyzes financial data from potential home buyers and provides initial screening for income and  program eligibility 

• Provides the Housing Trust orientation/training to potential home buyers who are in the process of purchasing a  Housing Trust unit 

• Works with non-profit development partners in coordinating the provision of pre- and post-purchase education  services to potential homebuyers 

Marketing 

• Works cooperatively with non-profit and for-profit developers to create low to moderate income affordable home  ownership opportunities for the Housing Trust 

• Works with developers to implement marketing plans that publicize and promote the sale of Housing Trust  properties to qualified buyers 

• Conducts outreach to prospective home buyers, realtors, and private sector organizations to advise them of  Housing Trust units available and the process for home buyers to obtain a Housing Trust unit

• Maintains an accurate and current list of providers of pre- and post-purchase services for potential home buyers 

Closing of Housing Trust Sales 

• Ensures Housing Trust language is included into Condominium Declarations; and gathers necessary  documentation for closings – including but not limited to: Title Policy, Certificate(s) of Occupancy, and Title  Company Closer contact information for the Corporation Counsel 

• Coordinates with Lenders and Attorneys to ensure that all documentation is provided to General Counsel so  closing documents can be prepared 

• Ensures that closing packages are delivered on time to title company for closing 

• Ensures that recorded documents are received from the title company after a closing  

Administrative 

• Works with the Homeowner Resources & Marketing Committee to develop and implement marketing efforts to  promote the Housing Trust, including the monthly Housing Trust Newsletter, regular E-blasts, and workshops for  Housing Trust owners 

• Prepares materials for periodic Board of Directors meetings and Committee meetings as needed. Assists in  scheduling and reserving meeting space for Board and Committee meetings

• Reports Housing Trust deposits, reimbursements, and payments to Accountant; responds to Accountant’s  requests for information on quarterly basis; and is responsible for daily management for budget entries and  reimbursement process 

• Prepares various reports about the Housing Trust, as required 

Stewardship and Customer Management Database 

• Manages the stewardship responsibilities of Housing Trust, including but not limited to assisting in the planning  and delivery of workshops, assistance in producing/publishing a Housing Trust newsletter, documenting  contacts/interactions with Housing Trust members in the ‘Salesforce-HomeKeeper’ database • Keeps ‘Constant Contact’ customer database current 

Additional duties may be required for this position 

Location: City Hall, 10th Floor (occasional travel to city-wide meeting locations) 

Days: Monday – Friday (occasional Saturday hours will be required) 

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm (occasional evening hours will be required) 

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in program administration; OR 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning, or a related field, PLUS five (5) years of progressively responsible  experience in program administration; OR 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business  Administration, Social Sciences, Planning, or a related field, PLUS three (3) years of progressively responsible  experience in program administration; OR 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration,  Social Sciences, Planning, or a related field, PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in  program administration 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based  on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. 

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: 

• Spanish fluency (read, write, speak) 

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university 

• Previous experience working with mortgage lending, real estate, or housing counseling 

• Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Previous experience working with Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) 

• Previous experience working in a non-profit environment 

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/28/2022

Program Director, Chicago Department of Housing

The Department of Housing (DOH) seeks a Program Director who can support its mission of expanding access and choice for residents and protecting their right to quality homes that are affordable, safe, and healthy.

Under the direction of the Managing Deputy Commissioner of Community Engagement, Racial Equity and Strategic Initiatives (CERESI), the Program Director will be responsible for managing outcomes, operations, and delivery of the DOH’s delegate agencies. The delegate agencies may include supporting other divisions with tracking success and impact. The Program Director will be required to be proficient or willing to learn about racial equity, community wealth building and climate resiliency which requires overseeing the language access process and opportunities that benefit marginalized communities. The Program Director will also play an active role in the engagement of delegate agencies and other community-based organizations.

DUTIES

·         Directs the development and management of program contracts, budgets, grants and administrative functions

·         Develops work objectives, quality standards and performance measures for program coordinators

·         Liaises between DOH bureaus, City departments and members of the City Council

·         Represents the DOH at public meetings and events

·         Manages and directs special projects and initiatives

·         Builds and increases the Department’s network of community-based organizations in an effort to increase transparency and accessibility

·         Oversees the development, duplication and marketing of materials used to promote CERESI programs and other engagement activities

·         Identifies and researches specific problems and concerns related to community partners, and makes recommendations necessary to ensure program and operational efficiency

·         Responds to public inquiries and comments regarding program experience and complaints

·         Assists the Managing Deputy Commissioner in other tasks and activities that are aimed at advancing the racial equity and wealth building

·         Performs other duties as assigned

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

Location: City Hall, 121 N. La Salle St., 10th Floor

Days: Monday – Friday (occasional Saturdays will be required)

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (occasional evenings will be required)

DISCLAIMER:

Weekend and evening hours as well as travel outside of City Hall may be required to perform all job functions. It is recommended to possess a valid driver’s license to be able to rent a City-owned vehicle for hard-to-reach places.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Justice Studies, Public Administration, Public Health or a directly related field, plus three years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs, of which two years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

Education & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

·         Supervisory experience in project management

·         Previous experience with implementing full cycle (from conception to delivery) project management

·         Experience with collecting and analyzing data

·         Experience writing reports and briefing leadership on findings and conclusions

·         Oral & written proficiency in any language other than English

·         Previous experience working with a diverse population (missionary, Peace corps, etc) in underserved communities

Salary: $73,788.00/ Annually

Application Period: 10/15/2021 – 10/29/2021

Application Instructions: Interested applicants should apply at the City of Chicago’s application website: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

Assistant Commissioner - Chicago Community Land Trust

Who: Chicago Community Land Trust

What: Under supervision, the Project Manager is the lead staff person for the Chicago Community Land Trust (CCLT) Homeownership Program and works under the direction of a Board of Directors to preserve long-term affordable home ownership opportunities for an increasing number of families in the City of Chicago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works to identify and evaluate properties and development opportunities for inclusion in the CCLT’s portfolio Actively works to create partnerships with non-profit and for profit developers to create low to moderate income affordable homeownership opportunities for the CCLT 
• Works with development partners in coordinating the provision of pre-purchase services to potential homebuyers 
• Works with the Board of Directors to plan for long-term resources and identify grant funding resources 
• Prepares materials and strategy for periodic Board of Directors meetings and committee meetings as needed 
• Responsible for the oversight and preparation of CCLT financial statements and the annual audit process 
• Manages staff assigned to CCLT work Manages training of buyers going through the CCLT Program Implements the CCLT’s business plan including preparation of the annual operating budget, creating a staffing plan and development of performance measures 
• Coordinates the implementation of program policies relating to the establishment of covenant fees, deed restrictions, resale formulas, and other legal and requirements of day-to-day operations 
• Directs the development and implementation of a marketing plan to publicize and promote the sale of CCLT properties that results in qualified buyers for CCLT homes 
• Conducts outreach to City officials, public and private sector organizations to advise them of the operations and functions of the CCLT 
• Manages the stewardship responsibilities of CCLT in preserving and sustaining the affordability and desirability of CCLT homes 
• Prepares various reports on the accomplishments of the CCLT 
• Performs other related duties as required 

To apply, please follow this link. Job number 333848