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ICF's Disaster Management Division is looking for an experienced CDBG-DR Housing Grant Administration Lead. This position is 100% Remote in the United States. Non-managerial.
As a CDBG-DR Housing Grant Administration Lead, you will have in-depth experience with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related affordable housing or homeownership development programs (e.g., CDBG-DR, HOME, Low-income Housing Tax Credits, Housing Trust Fund and other federal housing programs). You will also have in-depth experience assembling affordable housing projects or programs, including fundamentals of real estate deals such as tax credits, underwriting, affordable housing financing structures, the Uniform Relocation Act, appraisals and surveys, and other elements needed to design and implement long-term affordable rental and homeownership programs.
Compensation: While the range below is broader for career development, this position will offer a base salary $90 to $110K, firm. Offer based on % of job description match and location.
This Lead position will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of disaster recovery affordable housing projects and programs, including underwriting homebuyer assistance (downpayment, closing cost, loan buy-down) related to the CDBG-DR funded new construction of homeowner housing, underwriting of rental rehabilitation and new construction, and providing strategic consulting support to clients implementing disaster recovery and resilience programs. You will work with senior staff, other experts, outside contractors, junior ICF, client, and subrecipient staff to develop and implement recovery and mitigation programs and projects. This position requires the ability to think on one's feet and adjust to an ever-changing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide project support and subject matter expertise in disaster recovery, homebuyer support, and/or affordable housing program design and implementation, as well as pre-disaster risk mitigation measures.
• Work as part of a team providing expert services on policy and regulatory issues to develop written materials for the public to understand the program and for HUD compliance.
• Inform program underwriting processes, coordinate project stakeholders, work with staff and subcontractors, and work directly with the client and developers to provide advisory/consulting services needed to assemble viable projects and programs.
• Provide guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR, cross cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits, etc.) and translating them into the implementation of the programs.
• Draft housing program procedures and processes for implementation.
• Work with staff to set up systems and processes, be available to interpret and apply the regulations within the context of these systems.
• In depth knowledge of forgivable mortgage and lien documents used to secure affordability periods
• Ability to qualify homeowners for program homes by reviewing and applying income restrictions and understanding homebuyer dept ratios and calculations.
• Develop written products and tools for grantee policies and procedures, program implementation, and design.
Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.
Must Have Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years' professional experience.
• 5+ years' affordable housing development (rental and/or homeownership) experience working with private and public funding sources.
• 5+ years' experience in housing development programs that are implemented at the state or local level.
• 3+ years' In-depth and hands-on knowledge of the CDBG/CDBG-DR programs or other affordable housing programs, regulations and implementation.
• Able and willing to travel both flight and vehicle up to 25% depending on work needs.
• Must have a valid current U.S. driver's license and can successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may enhance candidate consideration)
• Master's degree in Planning, Public Policy, Government, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience with creation of housing and community development subject-related materials, such as training and technical assistance tools, presentations, handouts, etc.
• Experience working in a consulting firm, development organization, or public agency preferred.
• Experience delivering training and technical assistance to state and local government agencies.
• Business development, sales, fundraising, and/or proposal experience.
Professional Skills: (You bring these with you day one)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics
• Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software)
• Independent staff engagement and decision-making ability
• Keen eye for detail
• Self-motivated and the drive to achieve.
This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.
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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,499.00 - $138,549.00
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