Housing Policy Manager - fully remote

Title:  Housing Policy Manager

Type: full-time

Location: fully remote

Pay:  Salary is $108,000

The Climate and Community Institute is a climate and economy think tank rooted in climate, racial, and class justice. 

We seek a full time Housing & Communities Policy Manager to bolster our capacity for visionary housing research that sets the agenda for green housing policy and supports progressive advocates and organizers. The ideal candidate will have a combination of research, policy, and organizing skills; strong working knowledge of housing, building decarbonization, and climate policy; and interest in working directly with movement partners to build power and advance housing and climate justice together. This position will report to the Housing & Communities Director and sit in CCI’s Research Department. 

To apply, please fill out our application here by Sunday, October 5th at 11:59pm est. 

Housing, Health, & Safety Specialist - North River Commission

 Position Description: Health, Safety and Housing Specialist
North River Commission (NRC) seeks a temporary, full-time Health and Safety Specialist. Excellent candidates will be dynamic and engaging with strong skills in community engagement, communications, and project management. The Health & Safety Specialist is an essential team member for delivery of programs serving a broad range of community stakeholders. The Health & Safety Specialist reports to and is supported by the NRC Housing, Health and Safety Director. This position also serves as staff to the Health and Safety Committee. This position is grant-funded until June 2024. NRC will continue to pursue funding for this position and work beyond June 2024.

Full time and in person. Expected salary range is $25.00 to $30.00/per hour and is commensurate with work experience

Submit a cover letter, resume, and two references including name, email and phone number via email to: Dalia Aragon, Housing Health and Safety Director at dalia@northrivercommission.org

More information can be found here.

Housing Law Practice Assistant - North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic

Location: 3500 Western Ave., Highland Park, IL, 60035

Pay: $45,000 to $52,000 a year

Type: Full-time, Hybrid Remote

Full description and application available via Indeed. 

Housing Law Practice Assistant

The mission of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is to provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives.

NSLAC is an 8-year-old dynamic nonprofit with a collaborative culture and the goal of becoming the model legal aid organization focused on suburban communities.

Planner II - Housing Department, City of Austin, Texas

Title: Planner II

Job Type: Full-Time

Division Name: Housing and Planning

Pay Range: $27.16 - $32.87

Job Close Date: 10/13/2023

Summary: 

The Housing Department Displacement Prevention team is recruiting for a Planner II to support anti-displacement initiatives. This team works on initiatives and policies that help ensure communities that are most vulnerable to being displaced are prioritized with helpful programs and real-world solutions.

Specifically, this Planner II position will work on key planning, policy, and research activities within the Housing Department. This position will support the development of housing policies and collaborate with diverse communities through various planning processes to elevate and promote housing affordability and racial equity.

This position will perform research and analysis to inform decision making, develop and evaluate proposals to further housing affordability, and effectively build relationships with people who are impacted by City plans and policies.

Working with the City of Austin Housing Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.

Full description and application available here.

Housing Program Manager - Cook County Government, Chicago, IL

Housing Program Manager  

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Housing and Strategic Finance, collaborates with department senior management to manage/oversee planning, policy and compliance initiatives in the development, coordination, submission, and implementation of various housing programs, plans and reports. Oversees policy manual development, revisions, and implementation in coordination with functional areas coordinates entry of accomplishment data, project management and completion and program closeout data in funder systems. Ensures that policies and procedures are observed, records are complete and up to date. Works to identify/develop strategies to maximize funding and leverage to enable more impact for the County’s affordable housing activities: development projects, policy, legislation, and partnerships. Participates in team discussions, assists in the preparation of technical reports for management, represents the office in discussions with key stakeholders, partners, and clients. Assists less experienced members of the team. Responsible for providing recommendations to the Director for all loan level and deal level credit decision making. Works with the production team to provide input on new loan applications, including information about market conditions, management agent and owner. Perform other duties as needed.

This is a grant funded position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning Studies, Business or Public Administration is required.
• Five (5) years of full-time work experience in Community Development Department to include Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, Public Housing or Housing Trust Funds is required.
• Two (2) years of staff or project supervisory experience is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Urban Planning/Urban Studies, Business or Public Administration.
• Experience as a HOME Certified Regulation specialist.
  
  

Pursuant to Executive order 2021-1 and cook county’s Mandatory covid-19 Vaccination policy, the selected candidate will be required to either submit PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION OR A REQUEST FOR reasonable ACCOMMODATION prior to the start of employment. please click the following hyperlinks for the full text of executive order 2021-1 and the cook county mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Executive Order 2021-1 Vaccination Policy

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

Knowledge of potential/available revenue sources. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation. Skill aligning both the community and County’s efforts/investment needs in suburban Cook County. Knowledge of Federal, State and County reporting requirements and systems including HUD, IDIS, DRGR, online tools to assist grantees create market driven, leveraged housing and community plans (eCon Planning Suite), Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of County, State, and Federal records management requirements, performance measurements and compliance best practices, Fair Housing requirements, and Freedom of Information ACT (FOIA) requirements. Ability to set appropriate program and performance goals and facilitate goal accomplishment. Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with others internal and external to the County. Ability to prioritize and multi-task given overlapping deadlines and required data inputs at various levels. Ability to translate data into clear, actionable, and sustainable plans in communities with varying needs, interests, capacities, and resources. Ability to identify and address gaps in policy for streamlined, effective and compliant operations. Ability to the highest confidentiality of all information and records. Skill communicating both verbally and in writing. Skill collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and apply it to major plans and project proposals.

To learn more and apply: Housing Program Manager 

Housing Development Associate - DL3 - Chicago

Role: Associate, Housing Developer Department: Development 

Salary Range: Competitive 

Location: Chicago Loop 

Reports to: Director of Partnerships and Residential Investments (DPRI) 

THE COMPANY 

DL3 Realty is a real estate development firm committed to accelerating the transformation of emerging communities  through high-impact real estate projects. http://www.dl3realty.com/. At DL3, we do well while doing good: “Revitalize communities, Realize returns.” We are a rapidly growing entrepreneurial firm seeking an energetic, creative team member. 

THE ROLE  

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our urban development team to further housing and placemaking activities such as Thrive Exchange (https://www.thrive.exchange/) and Thrive Englewood (https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/05/26/a-108-unit-affordable-housing-development-could-be-coming-to-englewoods 63rd-street-corridor/). Work directly with DL3’s Director of Partnerships and Residential Investments  http://www.dl3realty.com/team to execute end-to-end development process with responsibilities including but not  limited to underwriting, financing, deal structuring, loan document review, project management, asset management.  High opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in the quality of life in historically disinvested  communities. 

THE TEAM MEMBER (YOU!) 

Have experience with real estate fundamentals, especially tax credit underwriting, also architecture, urban planning  or construction.  

• Demonstrated Excel skills financial modeling experience 

• Excellent writing and speaking skills 

• Detail oriented with ability to track and manage complex processes; ability to anticipate problems and  roadblocks 

• Self-starter; able to work independently, multitask and use good judgement in prioritizing tasks • Poised and well spoken; adept at collaborating with team members 

• Able to clearly articulate information to help inform and shape decision making 

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.  

Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred masters degrees include Business (concentration in Real Estate), Urban  Planning, Architecture, Engineering or Juris Doctor degree in Law. Minimum of 3 years of experience in residential  or multifamily real estate, design, construction, engineering, law or related field. 

CONTACT: Michelle Griffin mgriffin@dl3realty.com

Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing

PROJECT MANAGER

Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) Chicago, IL

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Position Available: Immediately

About the Organization: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 12,000 affordable homes at more than 120 properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia. POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago and Washington D.C. POAH’s Chicago office is currently managing a strong pipeline of work in Chicago itself, but also has a pending pipeline in Ohio that will be staffed from the Chicago office.

POAH’s reach is national in scope, and its pursuit of the preservation mission is empowered by a focus on the business bottom line. Its strong reputation is the result of a demonstrated ability to craft complex financial transactions, tackle tough multi-family projects, and close deals that preserve the affordability of at-risk properties. The organization and its leaders are at the forefront of policy and legislative discussions around housing preservation, affordable housing finance and regulatory reform, including energy efficiency in the multifamily sector.

The POAH team is dedicated, creative and passionate. We believe a diverse and inclusive team is a stronger, smarter team, and we actively promote diversity and meaningful inclusion of different perspectives among our board, our staff, our partners, in our procurement of good and services, and at our communities. We understand that addressing structural racism and achieving racial equity are central to the work we do and we proactively integrate the issue of race in our housing work.

About the Opportunity: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based Project Manager to join its Real Estate Development team. With the oversight and support of one of POAH’s senior development team members, project managers oversee two or more developments simultaneously, participating in project ‘life’ from acquisition to completion of construction and lease-up, including financial analysis, design and construction, and transfer of the completed project to the property management function. Some of the Project Manager’s specific and essential tasks may include:

• Identifying project opportunities and defining project scope.

• Determining financial feasibility in consultation with other team members.

• Assembling a team of professionals including architect, engineer, real estate broker, lawyer and contractor, and coordinating their work with other team members, including colleagues and client staff.

• Working with a team of consultants and community stakeholders on master planning, design, and permitting.

• Collaborating with and presenting to community stakeholders including residents, neighbors, public agencies and other groups

• Establishing and managing the project budget to achieve projected financial objectives, tracking costs, analyzing and resolving budget shortfalls.

• Monitoring design and construction in the context of local building codes, efficiency, and the principles of sound property management.

Experience & Knowledge

Candidates for this position should possess 3-5 years of relevant experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas:

• 3-5 years of experience including progressively responsible work to manage complex initiatives

• Housing and community development, especially affordable housing and the regulations and

financing applicable to the industry

• Conceiving of projects and promoting them to diverse audiences, including community-based

and tenant organizations.

• Experience in the area of mixed income, mixed use development, and master planning

• Structuring, negotiating and bringing deals to closure

• Public and private financing and transaction structuring.

• Design and construction management, including multi-family construction and rehab

• Establishing, monitoring, and achieving projected development budgets

• Regulatory issues related to real estate development work

• Experience working in Ohio is a plus.

Skills

Candidates should have demonstrated ability to:

• Lead a team with diverse interests and backgrounds

• Communicate effectively in person and in writing

• Perform spreadsheet and other financial analyses,

• Make convincing public presentations using PowerPoint and other tools

• Manage simultaneous and competing activities and demands, and

• Remain organized and meet deadlines.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to travel

• Ability to attend periodic evening meetings

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, 401k retirement plan with company match and generous paid time off. POAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Click here to apply: https://tinyurl.com/CHIPM

Housing & Economic Development Analyst, City of Evanston

Who: City of Evanston

What: This position is responsible for implementing Housing and Economic Development programs and projects funded by federal CARES Act funding (CDBG-CV and ESG-CV), as well as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. This includes monitoring internal and external programs that receive federal funds from the City to ensure compliance with Federal and local requirements, and evaluating how effectively the funded activities achieve City Council and HUD Consolidated Plan goals. This position conducts research and develops recommendations relating to housing and economic development programs and policies to provide equitable services to residents with the greatest needs to address CARES Act and City of Evanston equity goals; prepares feasibility studies, cost-effectiveness analyses and special reports; and determines regulatory conformance of housing proposals and programs. The position has primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the compliance and monitoring plan for the portfolio of City-assisted housing developments and programs in compliance with Federal and local government requirements. Also works on related planning and community development issues as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes needs for housing and utility assistance, access to food, and other essential services for residents, as well as grants/loans for businesses impacted by COVID-19. Develops recommendations to address those needs using CDBG-CV and ESG-CV funding.
• Implements and monitors housing and economic development activities funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) CARES Act and entitlement funding, and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds.
• Works with external agencies receiving CARES Act funding to identify additional resources available to Evanston residents, and ensures adherence to Stafford Act requirements to avoid duplication of benefits (DOB).
• Prepares housing and economic development components of the City’s Consolidated Plan, Action Plans and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports as required for CDBG, HOME, and ESG CARES Act and entitlement funding.
• Prepares reports about the use of CDBG, HOME and ESG funds, and City Affordable Housing Fund as needed; monitors programs and projects to ensure compliance with CDBG, HOME and ESG regulations, and Affordable Housing Fund policies; maintains records in IDIS and CDM databases.
• Evaluates applications for economic development and housing programs, including reviewing and evaluating proposals, budgets and staffing estimates, financial pro formas, etc.; requests additional data as needed to determine feasibility.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures relating to the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to address housing needs of residents with incomes that do not exceed the area median, including periodic reviews and updates to address changes in the housing market and housing needs of different demographic groups.
• Conducts field investigations, economic or public opinion surveys, demographic studies, or other research as appropriate to gather required information; maintains collections of socioeconomic, environmental, and regulatory data related to housing and related services for use by planning and administrative personnel in government and private sectors.
• Reviews plans and proposals submitted by other governmental planning entities and private organizations to assist in formulation of local and regional housing plans.
• Staffs the Housing and Homelessness Commission; schedules and manages virtual and in-person meetings; develops agendas and meeting packets, and records minutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a preference for Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or substantially similar area.
• Must possess four (4) or more years of work experience in housing policy, development or management, economic development, business development, management, or related area. Experience with programs and services for the homeless, affordable housing, and grant management and compliance is preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Knowledge of a wide range of housing issues, including affordability and fair housing, and the tools and best practices to address them.
• Ability to develop policy and strategy recommendations for a variety of community, economic and housing development programs and projects.
• Ability to analyze business plans, marketing plans, real estate pro formas, and other financial planning documents for feasibility and return on investment.
• Knowledge of internet/digital marketing and ability to leverage online tools to adapt various business functions to online/remote interactions to address changes due to COVID-19.
• Ability to use personal computers and associated software, including G-Suite and Microsoft Office, iCompass or similar agenda management software, and relational databases.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret a variety of federal statutes and regulations, and technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure; to perform the four operations with like or common decimal fractions; to compute ratio, rate, and percent; draw and interpret graphs; perform arithmetic operations involving all American monetary units.
• Ability to read business letters, memoranda, technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents; write business letters, memoranda, abstracts, and financial reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar; and use principles and methods of effective and persuasive speaking to present to diverse audiences with poise and confidence.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use internet search engines, Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to attend evening meetings when necessary.
• Ability to work with and relate to a diverse group of people from varying socioeconomic and racial/ethnic backgrounds and to deal with individuals and groups at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, organized, and reliable. Innovative, creative, resourceful and independent thinker.

Apply here.

Associate Urban Planner (Multiple Openings) - Chicago

Who: Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC, Chicago, IL  60601

What: Provide both technical and innovative solutions, to develop comprehensive plans and programs for the use of land and physical facilities. Performing research, drafting text, summarizing process and project components. Designing and promoting plans affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing or transportation. Performing analysis, developing planning recommendations and concepts. Developing maps and graphics. Assessing the feasibility of land use proposals and identifying necessary changes. Identifying opportunities or development plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore population density. Reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs; and developing plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associates with transportation. 

Location:  188 W. Randolph St., Ste. 200, Chicago, IL 60601

 

Minimum Qualifications:  
Education: Bachelor* – Urban Planning/Design; will accept equivalent foreign degree.

Experience: Two* (2) years in the position above, as an Urban Planner/Designer, or in a related urban planning/design role.

Education and/or experience must include:

1. Defining and successfully completing complex GIS projects, including applying ArcGIS Desktop concepts to establish workflows, processes, and perform troubleshooting.

2. Preparing site plans, including translating sketches and sketch concepts into 2D site plans, preparing base maps for use in CAD software, and performing site layouts and details, including siting existing and proposed buildings and programming elements and details, such as parking lots, driveways, maintenance drives, service shelters, detention ponds, and landscaping.

3. Preparing 3D urban plans working with CityEngine, ArcGIS Pro, SketchUp, or AutoCAD.

4. Gaming or rendering engines, including building virtual reality environments to visualize urban design concepts and design scenarios developed in ArcGIS Pro, SketchUp, or AutoCAD.

5. Website design and development, including the use of ArcGIS Online to share web maps, GIS data, to assist municipalities in creating ArcGIS Hub websites and Esri Storymaps.

*Will accept Master’s degree in Urban Planning/Design in lieu of experience; will also accept any fully equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience.

 

Employer Contact:
Devin Lavigne

Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC

188 W. Randolph St., Ste. 200

Chicago, IL  60601

Operations Associate - Illinois Housing Council

Who: Illinois Housing Council

What: The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) is a state-wide membership organization, created to promote the stabilization of communities through the production and preservation of affordable housing. IHC advances its mission through education, information and constructive relationships with state, local and federal officials. IHC has over 250 organizational members including over 1,500 individuals - consisting of owners, property managers, developers, financial institutions, investors, builders, subcontractors, local government, accountants, civic organizations, market analysts and consultants. IHC organizes over a dozen educational and networking events for our members throughout the year, including an annual conference and golf outing. Position Description: The Operations Associate will report directly to the Executive Director and will also work closely with the Manager of Programs and Membership. The position will have core responsibilities in the areas of event planning, program support, financial management, communications and special projects. Specific duties include:

Data Analyst, Asset Management - Illinois Housing Development Authority

Who: Illinois Housing Development Authority

What:  Data Analyst – Asset Management. This position is housed within the Asset Management department, which monitors long-term physical, financial, operational, and administrative compliance for IHDA-assisted developments.

This particular position is housed within the executive group:

Provides broad departmental oversight and establishes strategic direction. Encompasses strategic planning, annual budget development/implementation; intra/inter-departmental collaboration; policies and procedures development/implementation; internal/external training; strategic communications; resource development; partnership cultivation; internal/external engagement; process improvement, portfolio-wide and subset data and systems administration and coordination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Originations Analyst - National Equity Fund, Inc (Chicago, IL)

Who: National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits

What: Originations Analyst for NEF's Chicago office. The primary function of this position is to provide analytical support to the originators on a regional team in the underwriting of low-income housing tax credit investments. The analyst will assist in evaluating the initial feasibility of investments, preparing financial projections and preparing engagement or commitment letters. Candidate must be able to analyze a project’s financing, development budget, construction schedule, operating expenses, debt service, market comparability and developer capacity, as well as utilize and become proficient in NEF’s pricing and underwriting model. Analyst will be expected to gain a thorough understanding of tax laws related to the LIHTC and Historic Credits and become familiar with other affordable housing financing tools, including CDBG, HOME, AHP, and other local funds.

Economic Development Planner - Great Cities Institute, UIC CUPPA (Chicago, IL)

Who: The Great Cities Institute (GCI) of College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Great Cities Institute produces research on topics such as urban fiscal policies, economic development, infrastructure and capital financing, and other urban planning and policies issues.

What: Full-time Economic Development Planner for research activities and programs. This position: Performs urban planning and research activities as well as technical studies to provide the necessary information for the formulation of community and economic development strategies, programs and services and for investment decisions; Provides assistance in the development of short and long term economic and community development plans, as well as the gathering of information and preparation of studies, reports, and recommendations to achieve such goals; Contributes to the educational objectives of the College by developing and delivering public and classroom presentations, supervising student projects and internships and preparing and presenting specialized reports. Specific responsibilities include:

Planning Liaison / Transportation Planner for SSMMA - Deadline Oct 30

Employment opportunity: SSMMA Planning Liaison/Transportation Planner

Submitted by SSMMA on September 28, 2017 – 2:54 pm
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) is seeking to hire a Planning Liaison/Transportation Planner. The SSMMA is a Council of Government providing technical assistance and joint services to 45 municipalities representing a population of nearly 700,000 in southern Cook and eastern Will Counties. The Association is involved in transportation, infrastructure, community and economic development, open space and environmental planning, housing and other issues important to our member communities and our region. Please click here to read  more or to download the full job posting.

Application Process and Deadline: Please send cover letter, résumé (not to exceed 5 pages) and full contact information by October 30, 2017 to Kristi DeLaurentiis, Executive Director of SSMMA, at kdelaurentiis@ssmma.org or South Suburban Mayor and Managers Association, 1904 W. 174th Street, East Hazel Crest, IL 60429.

Senior Lender with Affordable Housing, Chicago IL

Program Officer for Illinois Housing Development Authority - Chicago IL

Program Officer

Provide support for current and future funding programs under the Community Affairs
Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting department in program
application review, providing scoring and funding recommendations, report preparation and
reviews, compliance reviews and responses, payments, audit reviews and trainings for program
partners. Perform program support requiring a high degree of skills, initiative, and reliability.
The Program Officer will review and make recommendations for applicants applying for funding
under the supervision of the Assistant Director. They will assist in managing and operating the
multiple programs under Community Affairs, as needed.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with applicants, and program
partners regarding program requirements, eligibility criteria, and payment processes throughout
the program. Skills and experience with file documentation, and program operation are required.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to understand and apply
departmental policies and procedures, and perform related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree with relevant major required or equivalent. Experience in grant and program
management preferred. Needs a strong ability to prepare and analyze budgets/financial
reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Polished
presentation skills. Strong relationship-building skills. Highly organized, efficient, self-motivated
and detail-oriented. Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Highly
effective interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a variety
of staff from various fields or interest.
Excellent benefits package, including 401(k); immediate vesting.

Submit resume to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=ihda&jobId=189970&lang=en_US
&source=CC2


More Jobs listed under IDHA here: https://www.ihda.org/about-ihda/join-the-team-careers/


EOE

Policy and Programming Assistant Analyst, Chicago IL - Deadline Sept. 29

Policy & Programming
Assistant Analyst (AAM2017)
August 29, 2017
Job Category: Assistant
Experience Required: 0 - 2 years
Salary Range: $45,000 to $55,803

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an Assistant Analyst to
join the Policy & Programming Division. CMAP is our region’s comprehensive planning
organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new long-range
comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois
implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the
environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information, and
details regarding benefits are at www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.

Position Description
CMAP is seeking to hire an Assistant Analyst within the agency’s modeling group to focus on the
collection, preparation, and analysis of data related to agency research and analysis activities.
Examples of projects include: geocoding transportation performance data for use in preparing
evaluation metrics, improving the spatial level-of-service accuracy of transportation modeling
networks, and analyzing transportation system performance data from modeling tools and other
sources. These and other projects assigned are critical to maintaining the quality and integrity of
CMAP planning datasets.

In addition, assignments will be given that contribute to CMAP’s capacity to respond to regular
requests for data and information by staff and regional planning partners. These include the
preparation of maps and data that support CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance Program and
Performance-Based Programming staff, as well as ad-hoc requests from the Executive Office and
Policy Development staff. Additional assignments include contributing to the implementation of
CMAP’s GO TO 2040 Regional Comprehensive Plan by assisting in the tracking of specific regional
planning indicators.

Responsibilities
 Identify, collect and prepare datasets for urban planning and policy analysis
 Prepare computer procedures to automate analyses and evaluations
 Conduct quality assurance/quality control on methods and procedures
 Prepare analysis summary results and visualization products
 Thoroughly document work products for use by other CMAP staff
 Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate must have strong technical skills in managing and processing datasets to
support urban planning analysis and evaluation. In particular, a successful candidate must
demonstrate:
 Understanding of fundamental methods of quantitative analysis in urban planning
 Understanding of data management and processing techniques
 Knowledge of Census and other government data products

Additional desirable skills include:
 Experience using statistical analysis software such as R, SAS, SPSS or Stata
 Experience with Python scripting
 Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
 Familiarity with database software such as Access, SQL Server or PostgreSQL
 Exposure to travel demand modeling software such as Emme, Cube, or TransCAD

Education and Experience
A master’s degree in a social science discipline or equivalent with emphasis on quantitative analysis
is preferred. A bachelor’s degree with progressive professional experience is acceptable.

How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and résumé via the web at www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please
refer to Job Code (AAM2017).
Posting End Date
This posting will close on September 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. CST. All applications must be completedTrans
and submitted within that timeframe.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/78172/Assistant+Analyst_AAM2017+JLS+edits.pdf/e9c38a4c-dee7-489a-bf59-8f8bfb7101b3

Research and Data Analyst - Chicago, IL

Job Details Job Title Research & Data Analyst Job ID 2779 Location Loop Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Favorite Job Regular/Temporary Regular Multicultural Statement At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences.  We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment.  Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us.     General Summary This position is funded by an external grant source. If the grant terminates for any reason, if grant funding is lost or reduced for any reason, or if the budgetary needs for fulfilling the grant requirements change, your employment with the University will be immediately discontinued. The Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) is seeking a Research and Data Analyst who will support the development, testing, and updating of data sets used for applied research projects, data tools, and technical assistance requests and be an active participant in the applied research process. This position will also serve as IHS's liason with DePaul University's Department of Information Services on data management issues and as the coord. IHS is a research center situated in the Real Estate Center at DePaul University. IHS’s mission is to provide reliable, impartial, and timely data and research to inform housing policy decisions and discussions about the state of housing in the Chicago region and nationally. IHS’s work in particular focuses on affordable housing issues and understanding the changing dynamics of neighborhood housing markets. The Institute examines a range of housing issues including housing affordability, housing finance, homeownership, sustainable neighborhood redevelopment, and emerging trends. IHS’s research explores and documents often rapidly changing conditions in local housing markets; influences local and national policy decisions; measures the impact of interventions; and raises awareness of emerging housing issues.   Recruiter Name & Salary Grade The recruiter for this job is Janie Burrel. The salary grade for this job is S07. Responsibilities & Duties Data analysis - Contributing to the conceptualization and execution of IHS analyses, research reports, new data tools, and responses to technical assistance requests. Geographic Information Systems - Act as primary point of contact for all GIS mapping requests and manage IHS’s library of GIS data files. Data testing and development - Validate regular quarterly and annual updates of IHS's Data Clearinghouse. Support the preparation of new data sets for analysis.  Information Services - Act as liaison between IHS and DePaul's Department of Information Services to monitor ongoing data warehouse management and coordinate quarterly and annual data updates.  Education & Experience Master's degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, geography, statistics, computer science, or some related field. Relevant experience accepted in place of master's degree. 1-3 years experience building, updating, and managing large data sets used for research purposes. Experience using geographic information systems (GIS) software. Strong existing knowledge of data analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or R. Strong data analysis skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative setting. High level of self-motivation, ability to work independently, and a willingness to learn new skills. Preferred Requirements Experience working with parcel or individual record-level administrative data sets strongly preferred. General understanding of data warehousing. Including understanding ETL workflows, data assurance processes, and producing metadata/documentation. SAS experience.   Experience with relational database platforms and SQL. Background in housing and/or community development policy.

Apply with this link:

 https://pshr.depaul.edu/psp/HRPRD92/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=2779&PostingSeq=1

Program Associate - Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Program Associate, Property Preservation
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Established in 1975, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago is a non-profit neighborhood revitalization organization committed to helping homeowners and strengthening neighborhoods. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods.

NHS is a 501c3 non-profit corporation which includes five separate legal entities: Neighborhood Housing Services, Neighborhood Lending Services, Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation, Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation Initiatives, and Neighborhood Housing Services of the Fox Valley.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the completion of construction, legal and compliance related activities for the Troubled Building Initiative II (TBI2) Program. Perform acquisition and feasibility assessments to assist community partners with vacant building strategy.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

Court-Ordered Receivership Activity

• Works with Attorney and RC Construction Specialists at direction of Program Coordinator to ensure activities authorized under Court Ordered appointment are completed in a timely manner, court hearings are appropriately attended and activity is communicated clearly to the Court. Court-ordered receivership activities may involve vacant or occupied properties.
• Working with outside vendors, inspect property to determine level of rehabilitation required for property to be returned to productive use.
• Works with RC Construction Specialist and Program Coordinator to prepare written specifications for construction services at property. Coordinates the solicitation of bids and contractor selection with Program Coordinator. Ensures compliance with building inspections guidelines with City inspectors prior to Court hearings. Ensures all Building Permits have been duly executed.
• Activity also includes visits to occupied properties where the Court has ordered relocation assistance be provided and units vacated, interviewing tenants, collecting income qualification documents, requesting relocation check, delivering relocation assistance check in person in exchange for keys and coordinating board-up and security of the property with third-party vendors.
• Maintains electronic and paper case files and photographs, records of all court correspondence and a log of activity to ensure accuracy of construction documentation, including necessary Court Orders, disclosures, waivers, permits, and certifications for payouts.

Reclaiming Vacant Property

• Research and identify, title, lien, tax and mortgage information. This activity includes updating the Program Database. At the end of each case, clearly and accurately summarizes into a final statement of activity for presentation to the Judge and all parties, records final liens.
• Work with community partners and NHS neighborhood directors to assist with the assessment, acquisition, and disposition of vacant buildings.
• Create and maintain relationships with developers interested in rehabbing vacant property. Provide technical assistance with city forfeiture processes and other means of acquiring vacant property.
• Identify opportunities for the strategic foreclosure of Receiver’s liens and make recommendations for property acquisition as appropriate. 

Other Duties

• Work closely with the City of Chicago’s Building’s and Law Departments, other NHS departments, and community-based partners. Attend and participate in functions, community events, meetings and/or trainings, including evenings and weekends.
• Play an active role in new program development and implementation. Work collaboratively with NHSRC team to develop best practices.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
• NHSRC meets or exceeds goals as identified in the Annual plan
• Meet timeframes and documentation requirements of issued Court Orders.
• Ensures Receivership properties are posted & secured appropriately.
• 100% of Receivership Certificates filed/recorded within 30 days of approval.
• Effective management of program resources.
• Follows assigned projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative and works as NHSRC team member.

Experience / Skills required:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related fields required.

Experience

• One to three years of experience in community development/ urban planning and/or real estate preferred.
• Experience in not-for-profit environment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. 

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of not for profit neighborhood development strategies and/or gov’t funding housing/and/or experience in construction.
• Knowledge real estate transactions and chain of title research
• Knowledge of of City of Chicago Building Codes/ energy efficient and environmentally friendly rehabilitation. 

NHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and talented workforce.

Interested applicants should apply via the following url for consideration:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=NHSORG&jobId=128221&lang=en_US&source=CC3 

Housing Planner (Part-Time) City of Highland Park, IL

Housing Planner (Part-Time 20hrs.)
City of Highland Park, IL

Department: Community Development
Primary Purpose: Performs program administration of the City’s affordable housing program and provides staff support to the Housing Commission.
Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of a Senior Planner and general guidance of Senior Management.
Supervision Exercised: No direct supervision of staff, but may serve as a working project manager for assignments conducted by Planner I, Planning Intern, or administrative personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Percent
of Total Time
Function 

30% Provides staff support to the Housing Commission and program administration for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (HTF).

30% Manages the corporate affairs of the Housing Commission’s four independently incorporated housing associations. Monitors two property management companies hired to manage the Housing Commission supported affordable properties (total of 167 units). 

10% Develops and maintains relationships with public and private sector housing partners, including Community Partners for Affordable Housing and housing developers. Conducts public education and outreach related to the City’s affordable housing initiatives, and assists the public with affordable housing needs and information dissemination. 

10% Identifies qualifying purchasers and monitor covenants regarding resales at the Sunset Woods property, and implementation of the City’s Employer Assisted Housing program and other programmatic initiatives. 

10% Assists in the development of programmatic and zoning policies and procedures, including periodic reviews and updates as appropriate, to address changes in the housing market, affordable housing needs, and eligibility guidelines. Actively participates in ad-hoc Housing Task Force. Undertakes activities as necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the City’s affordable housing initiatives, including preparation of reports and updates on housing trends and issues in Highland Park.

Marginal Functions:
Percent of Total Time
Function

10% Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Safety Functions:

• Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions.
• Keeps work area clean, orderly and free of hazards.
• Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures.
• Work Environment: The work environment is a busy general office setting with a high level of public, and inter- and intra-department staff interaction, either in person, email, or telephone. The office frequently has a moderate noise level due to an open space configuration with office equipment running and numerous telephone calls. Some fieldwork around the city may be required occasionally, most often in residential and commercial environments.
• Bloodborne Pathogens: None.
• Tools and Equipment Used: The position requires the ability to operate the following standard office productivity software and equipment: (Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite 2013, GIS, Database systems, Quicken and Adobe Acrobat and In-Design preferred); photocopying machines; fax machine; calculators; telephones; miscellaneous office equipment; and a motor vehicle.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most often required to sit, talk, see and hear. The employee is also frequently required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers; handle maps, drawings, reports and other written documents; use equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, public policy, public administration, or related field and at least 5 years of professional housing / planning experience, preferably implementation of programs that address affordable housing needs; or a Master’s Degree and at least 3 years of professional planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification or License: Driver’s License, AICP (preferred), LEED AP (a plus).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Proficiencies:

• Creative problem solving skills and ability to gather relevant information to help solve less well defined practical problems.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of a wide range of housing issues, including affordability and fair housing, as well as tools and best practices to address them.
• Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, abstracts, financial reports / proformas and other documents.
• Familiarity with basic financial audits, banking transactions, and account management.
• Knowledge of city code and other zoning, subdivision and development regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry-out research projects effectively and ability to present the findings effectively in oral, written and graphic form.
• Strong public speaking capability and technical report writing skills.
• Effectively establish and maintain productive working relationships with city officials, other professionals, public agencies and the general public.
• Willingness and ability to learn, work hard and contribute within a deadline driven team environment.
• Ability to address details while keeping perspective on overarching goals in mind.
• Capacity to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.

Salary Grade: 06550
Hiring Range: $25.84 to $32.30 per hr.
Range Max: $38.76 per hr.
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 5/31/16