Reappraisal Analyst

City of Santa Fe Springs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site health clinics

Relocation assistance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The County of Santa Barbara seeks a Housing Program Specialist to coordinate and administer federal, state, and local housing programs including CDBG, HOME, HAP, homeless initiatives and redevelopment funding.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, providing technical assistance, underwriting projects, developing guidelines, and presenting to boards; travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of professional experience in affordable housing/community development programs.
• Knowledge of federal/state housing programs (CDBG, HOME, HAP) and related laws and guidelines.
• Ability to train staff, supervise, and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate federal, state, and local housing programs and monitor compliance with environmental, relocation, and fair housing laws.
• Provide technical assistance to developers, jurisdictions, and community groups; assist with proposals and funding applications.
• Evaluate and underwrite projects for public funding and prepare staff reports.

Skills

Housing policy knowledge

Staff training & supervision

Public speaking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban studies/planning or related field

Tools

General office software

Job description

Description

Under general direction, coordinates, implements, and maintains assigned federal, state, and local housing finance and community development programs, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME, Homebuyer Assistance (HAP), homeless, and redevelopment housing and funding programs; acts as a lead worker; provides technical expertise and training to staff; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates the activities of federal, state, and local housing programs, including directing the activities of staff, consultants, local lending institutions, and title companies in program implementation; preparing state and federal grant applications and related documents in order to secure funding; developing program guidelines and contracts; marketing programs; monitoring programs and ensuring regulatory compliance with environmental, relocation, and fair housing laws and labor standards; preparing written and statistical consolidated plans and annual performance reports; and serving as staff to consortium steering committees.
• Provides technical assistance to developers, local jurisdictions, and community groups in identifying funding resources for projects that meet the County's housing and community development goals and objectives; assists developers with planning and preparing project proposals, loan applications, and other documents to meet the legal submission requirements and to obtain housing grants and other funding; and evaluates housing proposals and makes recommendations to management and executive staff regarding the funding of such projects.
• Evaluates and underwrites projects for public funding, including evaluating borrower and market risk, financial feasibility for homeownership, rental housing, and public facility proposals; and makes recommendations and prepares written staff reports to loan committee.
• Develops schedules and establishes priorities to facilitate the implementation of new housing projects or modification to existing housing programs; identifies zoning, subdivision, and permitting conditions which may delay project progress; tracks and facilitates projects through the regulatory review process; assists in obtaining appropriate clearances for new projects; monitors project progress to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Acts as internal consultant to division, department, and County staff, including providing guidance and assistance in the interpretation of policy, procedure, and program requirements; determining appropriate corrective action to resolve issues; assuring compliance with program requirements; and reviewing and making decisions on complex cases involving housing eligibility requirements.
• Assigns and reviews the work of staff; assesses the needs of and provides training for entry‑level staff; and coordinates the work of housing consultants.
• Monitors internal guidelines, procedures, methods, and systems to ensure compliance with technical standards and program requirements; analyzes local, state, and federal laws and policies to determine the impact on internal methods and systems; makes recommendations to the Program Manager for new or revised procedures and systems; monitors financial expenditures and assures proper reporting of program funds to state and federal agencies; and ascertains compliance with program reporting guidelines, with the assistance of the Auditor Controller's staff.
• Organizes workshops and hearings to inform the public of available funding and promote the awareness of the need for and acceptance of affordable housing; speaks before developers, non‑profit organizations, government officials, and community groups to gain acceptance of, cooperation with, and to obtain input to the County's existing housing programs, goals, and objectives; may speak before the Board of Supervisors and various advisory committees to provide policy interpretation on matters such as long‑term resale restrictions.

Employment Standards

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in urban studies/planning, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and four years of professional experience in the administration of affordable housing and community development programs, including HOME, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and affordable housing financing; or,
• possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in urban studies/planning, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, and two years of experience equivalent to Housing Program Specialist II with Santa Barbara County; or,
• a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications: Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License may be required.

Knowledge of: the issues and trends affecting housing and community development; federal and state housing and community development loan and grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, Homeless Continuum of Care, and HAP; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and overlays related to housing programs; principles and practices of mortgage banking, underwriting, market analysis, credit, loan, and escrow activities; research methods; basic math; report writing techniques; and standard English usage, grammar, and syntax.

Ability to: assign and review the work of others; train and evaluate staff; organize multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities to meet deadlines; coordinate program activities; prepare, negotiate, evaluate, and monitor contracts; perform needs assessment and market analysis; analyze financial proforma and budgets; work independently; speak before small and large groups; represent the department at public hearings; read, interpret, and apply local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws; gather and analyze data, draw valid conclusions, make recommendations, and develop solutions; prepare a variety of complex written documents and statistical reports; monitor and coordinate program activities and projects; operate a personal computer and learn specific computer applications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Incumbents must be willing to travel to project sites.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

• Review applications to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards.

All applicants who meet the employment standards will receive a score of 70 percent, and their names will be placed on the employment list. The department will receive all names on the employment list. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified men and women of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.

BENEFITS

The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits, please visit our website.

http://www.sbcountyhr.org/relations/compensation/local620.html

APPLICATION DEADLINE

1/22/09- 5:00 pm; postmarks not accepted.

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/sbcers/ and http://www.countyofsb.org/ttcpapg/defcomp

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On‑Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/hr/default.aspx?id=11064

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/hr/default.aspx?id=11064

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: http://www.countyofsb.org/hr/employee-relations/compensation-summary/seiu-local-620.sbc
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.