HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST(AUGUST 2026)

Florida Housing Coalition; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County Health Plan

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation/PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Broward County is seeking a Housing/Community Development Specialist to support the Housing and Urban Planning Division. The role requires expertise in income certification and managing affordable housing and community development programs funded by local, state, or federal sources.

Minimum education includes a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with one year of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of mortgage loan underwriting and closing processes is essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of education.
• Experience with mortgage loan origination, loan processing or housing program compliance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Certify applicant income and assets; review documents and verify data.
• Evaluate mortgage loan pre-approvals for compliance with Division guidelines.
• Review property data, appraisals, liens, and environmental surveys as needed.
• Process closing documents and prepare mortgage loan documents.
• Prepare and maintain project tracking/status reports and correspondence.
• Promote housing assistance programs through collateral materials, presentations and website updates.
• Recommend and implement work procedures in coordination with staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Income certification

Mortgage underwriting knowledge

Housing program compliance

Documentation review

Interviews and verifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/public administration/planning/sociology

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Housing/Community Development Specialist to support the Housing and Urban Planning Division.

2026

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• High Deductible Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
• Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
• Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

General Description

This is a professional and administrative position with the Housing and Urban Planning Division that requires a candidate with thorough income certification experience and knowledge in the administering, implementing, and monitoring of affordable housing and/or community development programs funded from local, state or federal government sources. Knowledge of residential mortgage loan underwriting and experience with closing residential real estate transactions is required.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, public administration, planning, sociology, or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires one (1) year of experience in mortgage loan origination, loan processing, apartment leasing, housing program compliance monitoring or enforcement, community development or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Preferences

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, accounting, real estate, planning, sociology, or closely related field.
• One or more years of direct oversight in Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s HOME specific grant administration
• One or more years of direct oversight in Housing and Community Development of Block Grants Administration
• One or more years of direct oversight in state SHIP program administration
• Housing Choice Voucher Specialist (HCVS)
• One or more years experience direct Income Certification
• One or more years experience in direct residential mortgage loan origination or underwriting
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, finance, accounting, real estate, planning, sociology, or closely related field.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Duties and responsibilities include certifying applicant's eligibility for various housing programs.

• Certify applicant's income and assets; request, collect, and review documents; perform in-person interviews, obtain third party income and asset verifications or other verifications as deemed appropriate; calculate and certify household size, income, and assets.
• Evaluate applicant's first mortgage loan pre-approval or commitment to certify the loan meets Division guidelines as to debt to income ratios, total loan to value, projected debt calculations, asset and debt estimates, etc.
• Examine property suitability through review of property appraiser's data sheet, real estate appraisals, recorded mortgages/liens, review of real estate purchase and sales agreements, property inspection reports; complete Tier II Environmental surveys as needed.
• Review and approve closing documents; calculate and request County funds necessary to facilitate closing. Prepare mortgage loan documents. Maintain and archive files in keeping with Division guidelines and State record retention requirements.
• Ensure that all contracts and documents are prepared in accordance with division and department standards as well as state and federal regulations; recommend solutions to contract‑related situations.
• Prepare and maintain project tracking reports; prepare and maintain status reports and related correspondence.
• Promote Division housing assistance programs through development of collateral material, presentations, website updates, and other methods to make programs accessible to general public.
• Recommend and implement work procedures, reports, and schedules in coordination with section staff and under general supervision of section and Division managers.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to elevate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

Ensures Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

Develops Talent

Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. This Level is not relevant for this Behavior.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

Manages Ambiguity

Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.

County Core Values

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.