Housing and Community Development Analyst, The Cloudburst Group - Remote (Landover, MD)

 Description

The Cloudburst Group is a unique small business working at the intersection of domestic and international development to support government programs that benefit low-income and vulnerable populations. 

As part of its compensation package, The Cloudburst Group offers a robust benefits program to full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees based on their eligibility, which includes 120 hours of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental benefits.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Analyst to join our Housing & Community Development Team. Cloudburst has a growing portfolio of state and local clients who need assistance with basic federal grants management, as well as support with strategic planning, project implementation, and technical assistance for CDBG and HOME programs. The successful candidate will have experience with HOME and CDBG uses and regulatory requirements for various eligible activities.

The expected compensation range for this position is $55,000 to $85,000 yearly payable on a semi-monthly basis.

 

This position will provide project and program technical assistance to support the successful planning and use of federal funds. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and states to support the use of HOME and CDBG funds. 
• Working with local jurisdictions to develop program guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Advising local jurisdictions on program administration and management, including ConPlans, Action Plans, CAPERs, IDIS, project eligibility, subrecipient management and oversight, and monitoring.
• Provide training and capacity building for new and inexperienced CDBG or HOME grants managers 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, advanced training, or equivalent experience and at least four years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a related field with at least two years of related experience with managing CDBG or HOME programs.
• Knowledge of CDBG or HOME program management including activity eligibility, program administration, and program best practices. 
• Knowledge of cross-cutting regulations such as uniform guidance, uniform relocation, environmental review, labor standards, and fair housing.
• Working knowledge of program planning requirements: Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs. 
• Working knowledge of HUD planning and reporting systems including E-Con Planning Suite and IDIS.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent tasks while working under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to work and collaborate in remote settings. 
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and other remote collaboration and communication tools.
• Cultural competence and experience working with Spanish-speaking people are preferred.

About Cloudburst

The Cloudburst Group (Cloudburst) is a mission-driven Women-Owned Small Business whose staff strives to create impact, empower communities, and build resiliency. Cloudburst works at the intersection of domestic and international development to improve the effectiveness of programs and investments targeted to build social, economic, and environmental resilience in the U.S. and abroad.

Our work is guided by a mission to improve economic, social, and environmental resilience. To this end, many of the populations and communities we work with focus on addressing structural and institutional racism that disproportionately impacts Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. Cloudburst believes that effective services and solutions are created with communities historically impacted by the systems we are attempting to transform. We strongly encourage applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities with whom we work.

Salary Description

$55,000 to $85,000, yearly

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Development Analyst I - Will County Land Use Department, Will County, Illinois

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000 D.O.Q (Exempt)

Job Summary

The Development Analyst I position is an entry-level position that assists the Development Analyst II with implementation planning and associated challenging matters of interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of related ordinances and regulations. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• assisting in the zoning application process; 
• review of building permit applications and site plans for ordinance compliance; 
• provides professional-level staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Land Use and Development Committee; 
• review application documents to ensure compliance with ordinances, regulations, adopted plans/policies to provide direction as needed; 
• reviews, interprets and applies federal, state and local regulations as they relate to County ordinances; 
• organizes and conducts meetings with applicants and the public for zoning applications and development proposals; 
• creates maps, reports, visual presentations, site plans and renderings; 
• communicates and collaborates with a variety of agencies, governmental departments, consultants and community organizations on zoning matters; 
• monitors development and zoning activity.

Full Description and Instructions for Applying are available here.

Development Analyst I, Will County, Illinois

Who: Will County, Illinois

Job Summary	The Development Analyst I position: assists the Development Analyst II with implementation planning and associated challenging matters of interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of related ordinances and regulations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting in the zoning application process; review of building permit applications and site plans for ordinance compliance, review application documents to ensure compliance with ordinances, regulations, adopted plans/policies to provide direction as needed; reviews, interprets and applies federal, state and local regulations as they relate to County ordinances; organizes and conducts meetings with applicants and the public for zoning applications and development proposals; creates maps, reports, visual presentations, site plans and renderings; communicates and collaborates with a variety of agencies, governmental departments, consultants and community organizations on zoning matters; monitors development and zoning activity; researches and reports on land use, zoning issue and trends; assists in planning projects within County jurisdiction including comprehensive and neighborhood plans, trail plans, etc. ; updates/maintains records, files and related zoning information including data layers for the County’s Geographic Information System.
Minimum Qualifications	Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field required, prior experience or internships and Master’s Degree preferred. Must have: a valid driver’s license; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present clearly, tactfully and professionally before a variety of public bodies and interest groups; research skills; ability to traverse sites of varying topography and physical conditions; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning; experience and background in long-range and implementation planning; familiarity with zoning, subdivision, and site development processes and general principles of land use; and aptitude with MS Office software, Windows Operating System, and ESRI geographic information system software.
Salary Range	D.O.Q
Apply by	October 1, 2021 by 4:30 p.m.
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Planner Coordinator, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Upper Marlboro, MD

Planner Coordinator

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Anika Harris

Phone: 

301-454-1411

Fax: 

301-454-1405

Email: 

anika.harris@mncppc.org

Website: 

http://wvvw.mncppc.org/jobs

Location: 

Upper Marlboro, MD

PLANNER COORDINATOR (14034, GRADE I)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County Planning Department, is seeking an experienced planner to join the Community Planning Division as a Planner Coordinator. The Division is responsible for preparing and implementing master and sector plans and special studies in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and levels of government. The position provides leadership and coordination on dynamic master and sector plan projects and studies that involve team management and coordination with other department staff, County agencies, community groups, and other key stakeholders to complete a project. The position receives independent work assignments and uses their expertise to contribute to other project or work teams. The Planner Coordinator plays an important role in planning activities to achieve sustainable, mixed-use, walkable and bike-able communities in the County.

The successful candidate must possess professional experience in leading the preparation of community plans and studies and project and team management; be knowledgeable about public outreach and engagement techniques, land use and zoning best practices, urban design and project management; and be motivated, team oriented, and skilled in working in a diverse, innovative planning environment. Experience working with municipalities, development review committees, and in older established communities is desirable.

The position provides the following opportunities:

• Work in a multi-cultural community adjacent to the nation's capital;

• Plan urban, suburban, rural, and regional environments;

• Work with all levels of government: municipal, county, state, regional, and federal including on plan implementation activities;

• Participate in the rewrite of the zoning and subdivision ordinances to achieve land use objectives and recommendations in approved plans;

• Contribute to a diverse work proqram.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:

• Prepare detailed work programs, requests for proposals for consultant contracts, and manage and coordinate consultant activities.

• Lead a team in the preparation of plans and studies with a focus on identifying creative and effective implementation strategies and manage regular communication and engagement with elected officials, county and state agency representatives, and stakeholders on projects.

• Manage the county's legislative process for the development and approval of plans ensuring that requirements for public hearings, notification, and approval are met.

• Develop and implement effective, ongoing community participation and outreach programs for projects, and prepare 
engaging and informative presentations utilizing a variety of technologies and methods.

• Perform administrative work relating to project/process leadership and coordination responsibilities. Provide 
recommendations and input to the development of unit/division work program and budget.

• Review and analyze development proposals for sector and master plan compliance and community impacts through 
written reports and oral testimony at public hearings.

• Lead and/or participate in plan implementation activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in planning, architecture, parks, engineering, environmental science, or equivalent disciplines related to job function and three years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience at the journey level; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Note: Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to prepare a writing sample at the conclusion of their interviews.

AICP Certification Desirable

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Desired Knowledge of: County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; general purposes and techniques of community planning and zoning; principles of record keeping and records management; graphic & digital mapping methods and specialized GIS software applications and file management procedures.

Required Skill in: Reading, interpreting, and explaining laws and regulations; collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information; interpreting legal records, technical documents, and map specifications; interpreting and applying department standards and County policies; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other community development agencies, and the general public; assessing and prioritizing 
multiple tasks, projects, and demands; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software; experience with GIS and PC based planning programs; ability to work in both team and independent situations; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills; and effective communication, both verbal and written.

PLANNER COORDINATOR (14034, GRADE I)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Development Analyst, UDR - Highlands Ranch, CO

Development Analyst 

UDR

April 17, 2015 

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

bdiffendal@udr.com

Website: 

http://www.udr.com/careers

Location: 

Highlands Ranch, CO

UDR is pleased to announce the addition of a Development Associate at our Corporate Office in Highlands Ranch, CO.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Work with senior members of the development team to analyze the profitability of potential deals, model development proformas and joint venture structures, and gather relevant market data. Assist in providing financial analysis, modeling, and support for all the Company’s new business development activities in the real estate industry. Provide research and analysis on various topics related to various projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to a Senior Development Associate

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Produce financial modeling spreadsheets. Build and maintain development databases on construction costs, project cost comparisons, land sales, forward supply, market data, and other statistics. Review and summarize numerous entitlement and other city documents. Receive, analyze, and summarize market studies. Assist in the creation and assembly of major presentations utilizing PowerPoint, Excel and MS Word. Compile and manage project schedules. Support development project managers in tasks such as acquisition of utilities, permits, and other project needs. Track project expenditures versus budget. Review third-party market reports to supplement the organizations’ operating data in order to make appropriate operating and expense projections for the proposed development. Research local property tax rates, local impact fees, and entitlement costs to ensure an accurate reflection of total development costs. Work with other members of the development team during the due diligence process to ensure issues related to the potential impact on project performance are reviewed. Provide sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of certain variables. Prepare and distribute periodic development reports to senior members of the team. Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Graduate degree preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience through a combination of financial modeling, Capital budgeting and project planning experience, preferred. Minimum of one year of experience within the real estate industry strongly preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license unless otherwise noted.