Development Officer Associate - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Development Officer Associate to support housing rehabilitation and community development programs funded by CDBG, HOME, ESG, OLHCHH, and other sources. You will serve as primary contact for inquiries and coordinate project documentation, applications, and compliance in a grants environment.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of planning or project management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience in planning or project management.
• Experience with HUD, HOME, ESG, and other grant programs desirable.
• Valid driver's license with clean MVR.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development inquiries.
• Assist residents, property owners, developers, contractors, and partners by providing program information and eligibility requirements.
• Support implementation and coordination of housing rehabilitation, affordable housing, and community revitalization efforts.
• Coordinate project intake, applications, and interviews; review for completeness and compliance.
• Maintain project schedules, documentation, and communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual in Spanish

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

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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

Overview Of Job

The Development Officer Associate supports the administration and coordination of housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH), and other federal, state, and local funding sources.

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 of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience in planning or project management
• Experience in federal HUD and local grant programs, community development and affordable housing programs, planning, and/or grant administration

Licenses And Certifications Required:

• Valid driver's License with clean Motor Vehicle Report

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of planning practices
• Knowledge of loan and underwriting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of community development programs and corresponding regulations preferred

Skills:

• Skilled in public speaking
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Departments, community organizations, and citizens
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical work requiring the ability to lift, push or pull a maximum of 20 pounds with or without assistance

Work Environment:

• Works in a general office environment

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, and copy/fax machines
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug‑free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety‑sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.