Housing Grants Programs Specialist

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Program Specialist to process housing grant program applications for rehabilitation/homebuyer programs from intake to funding and close-out in compliance with HUD rules. You will determine income eligibility, perform data entry into housing program software, prepare payment requests, lien releases, and required documents, and assist applicants.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or two-year certificate and four years of experience; bilingual

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA/ AS); or two (2) year technical certificate
• Four (4) years of experience

Responsibilities

• Intake applications and processes to determine eligibility, verify and reverify incomes, verify ownership and create files in compliance with federal regulations
• Process required documents for housing program processes from inception to project close out including but not limited to payment requests, warranty retainage release, property lien releases, and work orders
• Research county property information to determine release or payoff and generate paperwork accordingly
• Create Affidavits, notarize documents, underwriting, ensure contractor and flood insurance compliance, complete environmental submission review for accuracy and complete document recordation with Nueces County Clerk’s office
• Applicant data entry into housing program software and internal spreadsheets, track application status
• Scan documents into Laserfiche and track housing program applicant files for retention and destruction processing
• Track Contractor and Homeowner insurance
• Initial Point of Contact to answer calls and walk ins, schedule applicant appointments and collect data for reporting
• Respond to email emails, provide resources, assist with creating emails and completing application/ uploading program required documents
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Job description

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Program Specialist to process housing grant program applications for rehabilitation/homebuyer programs from intake to funding and close-out in compliance with HUD rules. You will determine income eligibility, perform data entry into housing program software, prepare payment requests, lien releases, and required documents, and assist applicants.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or two-year certificate and four years of experience; bilingual