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Development Specialist

Kansas City, MO • On-site

Housing Authority of Kansas City
51 - 200 employees
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$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Development Specialist
The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Development Specialist. Our Development Specialist supports the Planning and Development department of the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (HAKC) in fulfilling the following goals:
  • The creation and preservation of affordable housing including public housing and project based Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
  • The planning and development of new programs to create or preserve high quality affordable housing and supportive services for residents.
  • Analysis and development of agency policies and plans in support of Authority's mission of providing housing opportunities and supportive services for low-income families in Kansas City, Missouri.

Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities (A full job description can be found on agency website.)
  • Leading of planning and development projects assigned.
  • Research and analysis of issues in the development of affordable housing. These issues may include project financing, demographics, zoning, property management, supportive services, and government regulations and approvals.
  • Grant preparation, management and reporting.
  • Preparation, supervision and maintenance of project/grant budgets according to Authority and HUD requirements. Budget analysis and forecasting, and preparation of budget revision requests.
  • Preparation of requests for proposals or qualifications (RFP or RFQ), and supervision of contracts with planners, developers, architects, attorneys and other professionals.
  • Monitoring and processing of contractor accounts payable.
  • Project coordination with other HAKC departments, resident leaders, and leaders in the communities where HAKC developments are located.

Minimum Education and Experience
Advanced degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years' experience in urban planning, real estate development, low-income housing development, community and economic development, or related field. Knowledge of public housing and/or other Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, real estate and housing finance, and community development practices.
The Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Description
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00

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