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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Housing and Community Development Associate - Metropolitan Mayors Caucus - Chicago

Position Description

Scope

The Housing and Community Development Associate is a one-year, full time position to provide programmatic support to housing policy and planning activities within the Housing + Community Development Program. The Fellow provides research, analysis, and writing to the Homes for a Changing Region program, which develops housing action plans to help municipalities encourage an affordable and accessible supply of housing; to the Housing & Community Development Committee, which explores shared housing issues on a quarterly basis; and to other housing initiatives as they emerge. Additionally, the Fellow supports administration of energy efficiency programs under the direction of the Executive Director.

Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager - San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

About:

Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)

MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in financing the development, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  Through our financing, we strengthen the social, physical and economic infrastructure of San Francisco’s low-income neighborhoods and communities in need. We actively collaborate with community-based organizations, non-profits, affordable housing developers, and other City agencies and staff, in our pursuit of a more equitable and affordable San Francisco.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

MOHCD’s programs are organized into three divisions: Housing, Community Development, and Homeownership/Below Market Rate programs. The Housing division focuses on creating housing policies and funding programs that create safe, stable, and affordable housing.  We are recognized nationally for our ground-breaking work  including transforming public housing through the HOPE SF and RAD initiatives, stabilizing communities through the anti-displacement efforts of our Small Sites Program, and increasing the number of affordable housing opportunities across the widest range of household incomes by advancing new housing production and inclusionary housing policies. Our diverse staff and leadership work together to:

• Monitor the long-term affordability and physical viability of the City’s publicly assisted affordable housing portfolio of over 28,000 units, providing funding for needed repairs and upgrades to ensure sustainable operations and habitability for residents.
• Guide and coordinate citywide housing policies under direction of the Mayor and through collaboration with the Board of Supervisors.
•  Incubate new programs, initiatives, and financing tools that further our production and preservation activities.

Conduct program evaluation and research to document housing needs and trends and communicate accomplishments to elected officials, collaborating partners, and the public at large.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

Classification - 9775  - Senior Community Development Specialist II
Status - Permanent Exempt Position
Application Opening: Friday, October 14, 2022
Filing Deadline - Friday,  November 4, 2022 -  11:59 pm
Salary - $123,422 - $150,072 

For more information and to apply please visit: SF Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

Role description

The Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager position offers the opportunity to coordinate, develop and implement a wide variety of projects, program areas and policy, and operates with considerable independence within a fast moving, exciting and challenging environment.  In addition to managing a portfolio of projects, the Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading a program area, such as Bond Program, HOPE SF, Small Sites and Preservation, Commercial Development or Senior Operating Subsidy.

The Senior Project Manager performs difficult and complex multifamily housing finance work, including but not limited to:   

• Coordinating the development and implementation of commercial program area and housing development activities with other government agencies, private corporations, and community organizations.  Contributing to effective program design and assisting with the development of operating procedures and policies, including providing directions to implementing agencies on those policies. Monitoring and evaluating programs and/or projects to ensure compliance and responsiveness to community needs;
• Preparing, reviewing, and making recommendations regarding the financing plans and programs, development budgets, construction budgets, operating budgets, timelines, entitlements, service plans, and proposed activities of entities receiving funding to ensure the City’s compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
• Attending program or project-related meetings when requested and representing the office in explaining and interpreting program policies and objectives as well as their applicability to the City and various communities. Providing technical assistance on program operations and systems, and support to project staff, management, and different key stakeholders;
• Supervising junior staff in carrying out the activities of housing development, as assigned; and
• Other duties, as assigned.  

How to qualify

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR
3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
4. Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in affordable housing development and/or real estate finance, preferably in San Francisco.
• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to real estate development, planning, business, public policy, or finance. 
• Direct experience in the development and/or management of affordable housing assets including new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, refinancing, , capital improvements, affordable housing finance, mortgage underwriting, pre-development, construction administration, and project close-out.
• Direct experience with program development and administration including establishing policies and procedures, budget development and funding processes, monitoring and reporting to funding partners and public and private stakeholders, outreach and education, and managing stakeholder input.
• Direct experience with Federal, State, and local financing programs and rent subsidies such as CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, , Section 8 Project-based and tenant-based vouchers, CalHFA and HCD programs, and MOHCD programs, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner and to be a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills. 
• Proficiency in utilizing and developing complex mortgage loan models in Excel.

What else should I know?

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end this job ad.

For more information and to apply please visit: SF Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

Housing and Community Development Fellow - Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Chicago, IL)

Who: Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus

What: The Housing + Community Development Fellow is a one-year, full time position to provide programmatic support to its Housing + Community Development Program. The Fellow primarily serves as project manager for the Caucus’ Census Participation Grant, which will help suburban municipalities understand how to engage their diverse constituencies to participate in the Census and achieve an accurate count next year. The Fellow also provides support to other work areas within the Housing + Community Development Program as well as the Caucus at large. This position reports primarily to the Director of Housing Initiatives. The position may be renewed after one year, contingent on funding availability.

Development Specialist I (Kansas City, MO)

Who: Kansas City, MO City Planning & Development Department, Long Range Planning Division

What: The Development Specialist performs complex and difficult analysis and research associated with the Market Value Assessment program and current/future development matters related to city planning. Develops and maintains relations with a wide variety of governmental and private agencies, assessing trends related to land usage, identifying patterns in the local housing market, creating and maintaining associated data, and communicating process approaches and findings to community members, city staff and elected official. Uses reasonable independence, resourcefulness and initiative in executing assigned duties and responsibilities.

Research Associate @ The Urban Institute (DC)

Who: The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute 

What: The work of the Center on Metropolitan Housing and Communities (Metro) focuses on a range of issues including housing, community and economic development, and other issues affecting vulnerable populations. Responsibilities 
• Develop or participate in developing research topics, proposals, and research designs 
• Maintain project budgets timelines, manage grant/contract relationships and deliverables 
• Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profits, government agency offices, funders and other entities to support implementation and evaluation of innovative policies and programs 
• Assist in developing subcontracts, managing subcontractor performance.
Assist with delivering training and technical assistance services to implantation partners and subcontractors as needed. 
• Supervise and/or participate in data collection and analysis 
• Interpret data from a policy perspective 
• Supervise less senior researchers, 
• Translate research for policymakers and other stakeholders. 
• Participate in writing final reports, presenting results to clients and stakeholders, drafting blogs and other technical assistance or guidance documents.

Research Analyst @ The Urban Institute (DC)

Who: The Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute  


What: The position of Research Analyst is responsible for assisting senior researchers in successfully executing defined research tasks in the policy areas most directly related to the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, such as housing and housing-related assistance programs, homelessness, demographic and population studies, urban planning and land use, community economic development, city governance and public-sector capacity, physical and environmental quality, and housing and neighborhoods as a platform for other household and societal outcomes.  Responsibilities include:  
• Collecting, cleaning, and performing advanced manipulation of either qualitative and/or quantitative data. This includes managing data, writing computer programs for data processing and analysis, producing and reviewing literature reviews, and conducting field work (such as interviews and site visits). 
• Assisting in designing research to meet high standards of methodological rigor. 
• Assisting and, on occasion, leading in reporting research findings. Including producing tables, graphics, and maps for reports, as well as writing up findings for briefs and reports. 
• Overseeing logistical tasks for research proposals, internal and external research events, and research management. 
• Assisting with project management tasks (such as contractual, financial, and staffing components of research projects). 
• Overseeing the work of Research Assistants. 
• Assisting with administrative tasks as assigned.  

Senior Planner Metropolitan Council - St. Paul MN

Senior Planner
Metropolitan Council

St. Paul MN

Closing date: 8/28/2016

The Community Development Division of the Metropolitan Council has one vacancy for a Senior Planner to support the department's responsibility for the implementation of the regional plan (Thrive MSP 2040) and Regional Systems Policy Plans which includes review of local comprehensive plan amendments, environmental reviews, watershed district plans, housing, reviews and other planning types of reviews.

As a Senior Planner you will serve as a Sector Representative, providing planning technical assistance to Metropolitan Council Members and to local governments. As Senior Planner you will also lead the development of resources and technical assistance for local governments related to regional economic competitiveness and incorporating economic development considerations into local comprehensive plans.

The Council offers an excellent benefits package, a stable work load, and a great work-life balance.

Local Planning Assistance is the land use planning and technical resource in the Council's implementation of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and its metropolitan development guide and policy plans. This work unit implements the Act through the Sector Representative Program and reviews of comprehensive plans, amendments to those plans, and environmental reviews, which deal with an array of land use, transportation, housing, parks, and other issues. This unit also provides planning technical assistance to Metropolitan Council Members and to communities in the local implementation of regional policies.

The Community Development Division is responsible for the Council's regional growth strategy, planning and technical assistance to local communities, and parks and open space. This division also includes the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) and the Livable Communities program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in city, urban, or environmental planning, or a related field AND a minimum of four (4) years of planning related experience. 
• Must have two (2) years of experience in development review and permitting, ordinance writing, planning implementation, or long-range planning for an urban or suburban city.
• Must be familiar with the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and its planning structures.
• Must be proficient in communicating and presenting reports to decision-making bodies.
• Must be able to interpret and communicate complex or technical information to lay audiences.

Equivalency: A Master's degree in a related field will be considered as two (2) years OF related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning AND three (3) years or more of planning related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years or more of planning related experience.
• Experience/ability to work with a range of suburban to rural communities.
• Experience in local economic development efforts, such as an economic development authority, business attraction/retention, brownfield redevelopment, or other similar work in a city.
• Experience incorporating economic development or business considerations into local planning efforts.
• Demonstrated ability in leading/managing projects and completing deliverables within allotted timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to use GIS to perform geographic analyses.
• AICP certification preferred.

TO APPLY:
Applicants MUST submit the Metropolitan Council’s online employment application no later than
AUGUST 28 - more information and application instructions at www.metrocouncil.org.

Senior Policy Analyst - Department of Housing and Community Development - Richmond, VA

Senior Policy Analyst
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Richmond, VA

LOCATION:
DHCD
600 E MAIN ST. STE 300
RICHMOND, VA 23219

HIRING RANGE:
Negotiable to $65,000 Annually

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a team player with strong analytical skills to provide technical and logistical support to the Policy & Legislative Office and Commission on Local Government by collecting and analyzing data; drafting reports on local boundary changes and governmental transition issues as well as other types of inter-local issues; oversight of assessment of state and federal mandates on local governments; identification of mandates and preparation of an annual catalog; conducting a survey of and preparing an annual report on cash proffer utilization; preparing fiscal impact statements and legislative action summaries; attends regular and special Commission meetings; conducts presentations; provides technical assistance and support to local government and intergovernmental entities; and additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Working knowledge of Virginia state and local government structure and authority and intergovernmental relations; of local government, land use, economic development and fiscal issues; and of Virginia and federal regulatory and legislative processes. Demonstrated ability to draft comprehensive and accurate reports, summaries, briefing papers, position statements and memoranda; to research, analyze and interpret federal and state law and regulations and to monitor proposed changes; to identify issues, analyze problems, develop solutions and formulate and articulate findings and recommendations; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to present complex information; to collect, compile and accurately analyze data; to manage multiple assignments and organize and prioritize work; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, state and local officials and public interest groups. Skilled using a PC and a variety of software to input data and produce graphics and to create and manipulate electronic databases. Ability to use ESRI GIS software and Microsoft Access preferred. Familiarity with data sources and ability to locate and utilize appropriate resources. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in urban planning, public administration, law or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience. An Advanced degree is preferred. Experience working with local governments and/or local government issues desired. A criminal records check and a valid driver license are required.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION THROUGH THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
BY MONDAY, March 14, 2016, at 11:59 P.M.

For additional information, please contact our Human Resource Office, at (804) 371-7000
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumniare encouraged to apply. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process

About this company
In order to apply for a DHCD position, applicants must apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. For further assistance, please contact our Human Resources office at (804) 371-7000 DHCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, AmericCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. Applicants must provide conviction information as a final step in the application process for any positions that are subject to statutory employment restrictions.