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Minimum Qualifications Position Summary: The Real Estate Development & Housing Coordinator performs professional, analytical, and administrative work in support of Chesterfield County's housing, real estate development, and grant funded community development programs. The position serves as a liaison to other departments, agencies, and the public on certain real estate development, redevelopment, and housing issues in Chesterfield County. The position combines responsibilities from multiple disciplines-urban planning, community development, housing policy, grant management, geospatial data analysis, and real estate development.

The ideal candidate can combine technical ability with experience to lead informed decision-making through collaborative engagement with County departments, nonprofit organizations, state agencies, regional partners, HUD, and community stakeholders to ensure success in the County's strategic housing and community development partnerships and initiatives. Typical Work Responsibilities: Assists with the following related to implementation of the county's community development, revitalization and housing policies, projects, programs and goals: Coordinate, facilitate and manage real estate activities related to community enhancement initiatives and select housing projects and programs Coordinates short- and long-term actions related to affordable housing and other community development projects Evaluate and recommend community enhancement and housing policies and procedures Coordinate grant funded property acquisitions and contract management for housing programs Monitors contracts with other governmental agencies and community-based organizations as they relate to the county's community enhancement programs Prepares and/or reviews reports and correspondence Assist with the research, design, and implementation of County wide community development policies and programs. Assist with the administration of the annual CDBG and HOME funded programs, including: Preparing required federal plans and documents (e.g., Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, CAPER)

Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, federal statutes, and local policies. Oversee annual application process project eligibility reviews, environmental reviews, procurement processes, and long-term affordability requirements. Monitor subrecipients, developers, and partner agencies for program adherence and performance.

Provide spatial analysis and data visualizations including: Use GIS to map community development investments, grant program outcomes, and Chesterfield County specific housing data. Create and maintain spatial datasets related to housing, community development, zoning, infrastructure, and equity indicators to show trends over time and geographies. Produce maps, dashboards, and visualizations that support internal planning and budget requests, public communication, and compliance documentation.

Integrate spatial analysis into resource allocation decisions, project targeting, and community needs assessments. Perform other work as required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of community development, urban planning, affordable housing principles, and real estate development practices.

Understanding of real estate finance and project proformas. Ability to evaluate housing and community development proposals and make criteria-based evaluations about potential outcomes to inform policy recommendations. Ability to clean and format data for spatial analysis and create GIS maps, and data visualizations that are clear and compelling.

Ability to analyze trends, conduct research, interpret financial records, understand audits, and prepare formal reports and recommendations. Knowledge of HUD regulations, federal compliance requirements, and community development statutes especially those related to CDBG and HOME funds. Familiarity with NEPA environmental review standards.

Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and codes. Ability to prepare clear and concise written plans, reports, and communication for technical and public audiences. Strong administrative, organizational, and time-management skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, citizens, nonprofits, and external agencies. A capacity and proclivity to collaborate on and across different teams. Ability to speak in public, communicate with the public and build relationships with citizens and partners.

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Geography, Urban Planning, Housing/Community Development, Real Estate Development, or a related field (Master's preferred). Three to five years of related professional experience in community development, urban planning, federal grant administration, housing programs, or related areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with community development and housing related grants, monitoring subrecipients, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Experience working with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial datasets. Experience public speaking and establishing and maintaining relationships with businesses, citizens, non-profit organizations, senior leadership, government agencies, and elected officials Working Requirements Primary work location, Chesterfield County Department of Community Enhancement, 9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield Virginia, 23832 Occasional field work, site visits, and offsite public meeting attendance Hybrid remote work eligibility after successful completion of probationary period Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.

Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. Shift Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Location Community Enhancement Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion