Development Officer Associate - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

auroragov; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Well-Funded retirement plan

On-site fitness center

Education programs

Job summary

The City of Aurora is hiring for a Housing Rehabilitation Program Assistant to serve as the primary contact for housing and community development inquiries. You will assist residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and partners by providing information on eligibility, requirements, funding opportunities, and procedures.

This grant-funded role supports housing and community development programs, coordinates project intake, documentation, schedules, and communications, and ensures

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary point of contact for housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development program inquiries.
• Assists residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and community partners by providing information regarding program eligibility, application requirements, funding opportunities, and program procedures.
• Supports the implementation and coordination of housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, affordable housing, and community revitalization programs.
• Assists with project intake, application processing, and applicant interviews.

Job description

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 City of Aurora , Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring rate for this position $22.23 - $27.79/hourly

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.

The deadline to submit applications is September 13, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

This position is supported through grant funding, with employment eligible through April 1, 2030.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a primary point of contact for housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development program inquiries.
• Assists residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and community partners by providing information regarding program eligibility, application requirements, funding opportunities, and program procedures.
• Supports the implementation and coordination of housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, affordable housing, and community revitalization programs.
• Assists with project intake, application processing, and applicant interviews.
• Reviews applications for completeness and assists with documenting compliance with program requirements for staff review.
• Coordinates appointments, meetings, and communications with applicants, contractors, consultants, and partner agencies.
• Provides exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Supports Housing and Community Development Specialists in the administration of housing and community development projects.
• Maintains project schedules, calendars, and milestone tracking.
• Assists with contractor walk-throughs, pre-construction meetings, pay meetings, contract closings, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinates project documentation and ensures timely routing of contracts, agreements, and approvals.
• Maintains an accurate development project pipeline and project tracking systems.
• Coordinates document execution and maintains project correspondence.
• Maintains complete, organized project files.
• Generates project checklists and assists with quality assurance reviews to ensure required documentation is complete.
• Assists in maintaining project documentation in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and City program requirements.
• Assists staff with gathering documentation required for compliance reviews, monitoring activities, audits, and project closeout.
• Maintains project databases and tracking systems.
• Assists with preparation of project summaries, correspondence, staff reports, and project status updates.
• Tracks program accomplishments, project milestones, and reporting deadlines.
• Assists with collecting data for HUD reports, strategic plans, annual reports, and other required program reporting.
• Maintains statistical information and prepares routine reports as requested.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination