Housing and Commercial Development Specialist - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible

City of Aurora; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Housing and Community Development Project Manager to plan, coordinate, administer, and monitor programs funded by CDBG, HOME, ESG, and related sources. You will serve as a project manager through all phases, ensuring compliance with federal and local requirements while coordinating with residents, contractors, nonprofits, consultants, and city departments.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of HUD/federal program experience, knowledge of HUD rules, and strong

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in HUD, Federal programs, CDBG, HOME, ESG programs.
• Preferred: Knowledge of HUD regulations and environmental review requirements.
• Experience with grant management and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer housing, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs.
• Manage projects from application through closeout, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Review project eligibility and compliance with funding requirements.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and grant performance; prepare reports for HUD and partners.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual preferred

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IDIS

HEROS

DRGR

Neighborly

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $26.00 - $32.50 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 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 only eligible through April 1, 2030

Overview of Job

Plans, coordinates, administers, and monitors affordable housing, 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. Serves as a project manager throughout all phases of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements while coordinating with residents, contractors, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, city departments, and funding partners. The role provides technical expertise in housing and community development programs, grant administration, project implementation, construction oversight, environmental review, compliance monitoring, and program reporting in support of the Housing and Community Development Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Detailed)

• Coordinates, promotes, implements, and administers housing, commercial rehabilitation, and community development programs
• Manages projects from application through closeout, ensuring timely completion and compliance with program requirements
• Reviews project eligibility and determines compliance with applicable funding requirements
• Coordinates with residents, businesses, developers, nonprofit organizations, consultants, contractors, and internal City departments
• Provides technical assistance to applicants, funding recipients, contractors, and community partners
• Assists in developing new housing and community development initiatives and program improvements
• Serves as project manager for assigned rehabilitation and development activities
• Reviews construction estimates, work write-ups, plans, specifications, and cost proposals
• Reviews contractor payment requests, change orders, and project closeout documentation
• Assists with administration of federal, state, and local grant programs
• Monitors project budgets, expenditures, and funding commitments
• Reviews requests for reimbursement and supporting documentation
• Tracks project performance, expenditures, and grant accomplishments
• Maintains complete and accurate project files and documentation
• Coordinates with Compliance Staff for the Environmental Reviews in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58
• Monitors projects and programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and City requirements
• Conducts project monitoring, file reviews, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Identifies compliance concerns and works with project partners to resolve findings or corrective actions
• Assists with monitoring of affordability requirements, project completion requirements, and grant performance measures
• Supports HUD monitoring activities and prepares documentation requested during monitoring or audits
• Maintains project files and supporting documentation
• Compiles program data and prepares reports required for grant administration
• Assists in preparation of HUD-required reports, including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER, IDIS reporting, and other federal reporting requirements
• Conducts research, analyzes program performance, and prepares recommendations to improve program effectiveness

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

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in HUD, Federal programs, CDBG, HOME, ESG programs, community development and affordable housing programs, planning, and/or grant administration
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of HUD regulations, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), Davis‑Bacon, Section 3, Uniform Relocation Act (URA), Fair Housing, environmental review requirements (24 CFR Part 58), and other federal compliance requirements
• Experience managing construction contracts, project budgets, reimbursement requests, and project closeout
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, lenders, and public agencies
• Experience using IDIS, HEROS, DRGR, Neighborly, or other grant management systems
• Bilingual (Spanish or another language commonly spoken in the community) preferred
• Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid driver’s License with clean Motor Vehicle Report

• Knowledge of structure, purpose, and administration of government and foundation grant programs; Community or citizen outreach principles and strategies
• Principles and practices of affordable housing, housing rehabilitation, commercial rehabilitation, and community development
• Federal, state, and local grant administration requirements
• HUD regulations and applicable federal compliance requirements
• Construction methods, estimating, project scheduling, and contract administration
• Environmental review requirements under 24 CFR Part 58
• Public procurement and contracting principles
• Budget preparation, financial tracking, and grant reimbursement processes
• Project management principles and practices
• Customer service and community engagement techniques

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Contract and construction document review
• Budget monitoring and financial analysis
• Research, data analysis, and technical report preparation
• Conflict resolution and customer service
• Time management with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, project management software, and grant management databases

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with City, Departments, community organizations and citizens
• Solve problems independently
• Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to resolve problems and manage challenging situations
• Conduct research and prepare concise reports on findings

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: Work is primarily performed in an office environment with frequent computer use. Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to operate standard office equipment. Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Conduct periodic field inspections of construction sites, rehabilitation projects, commercial properties, and housing developments, requiring walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Ability to travel to project sites, public meetings, and partner locations throughout the City
• Work Environment: Standard office equipment including printers, scanners, copiers, and audiovisual equipment. Digital camera, measuring tools, and other equipment used during construction or housing inspections. City vehicle (or personal vehicle, if authorized) for travel to project sites and meetings
• Equipment Used: This job may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
• Furlough days (unpaid): The City of Aurora will implement furlough days for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24
• 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. 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

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283) As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government‑issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply

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