Housing Programs Specialist Rehab, Homebuyer & CHDO

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Odessa is seeking a Housing Programs Administrative professional to support CDBG and HOME housing initiatives, including emergency repairs, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance and CHDO programs. The role involves assisting with applications, budgets and documentation, and coordinating with city departments, contractors and HUD.

Responsibilities include preparing bid documents, reviewing contracts, maintaining financial records, and supporting HUD reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year housing program administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of HOME and CDBG Housing programs including rehabilitation, homebuyer and CHDO.
• Prepare and review applications and contracts for CDBG/HOME housing programs.
• Review bid documents, tabulate bids and make bid award recommendations.
• Maintain financial documentation for contractor draw requests and program accounts.
• Assist in HUD reports such as Consolidated Plan, CAPER and Fair Housing.
• Coordinate CHDO activities and attend neighborhood meetings.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and maintain relationships with HUD and the public.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

General accounting

Confidentiality

Visitor/customer relations

Filing systems

Report generation

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year housing program administration experience

2 years secretarial/clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

General office software

Job description

City of Odessa is seeking a Housing Programs Administrative professional to support CDBG and HOME housing initiatives, including emergency repairs, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance and CHDO programs. The role involves assisting with applications, budgets and documentation, and coordinating with city departments, contractors and HUD.

Responsibilities include preparing bid documents, reviewing contracts, maintaining financial records, and supporting HUD reporting requirements.