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City Of Greeley Housing Project Manager in Greeley, Colorado
Job Summary: The Housing Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a broad range of strategic housing development and redevelopment projects. The Housing Project Manager will implement the City's strategic housing development projects as well as identify, research, and pursue new strategic housing development opportunities and funding sources related to affordable through executive housing.
Minimum Requirements -Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public administration, housing development (including knowledge of LIHTC, HUD Housing Programs, real estate transactions, etc.), or a related field. -Three (3) - four (4) years of professional level experience in housing development finance, project management, residential housing occupancy or construction, and/or community development/planning. -Funding and Finance Certification from Neighborworks and/or Rental Housing -Development Certification from Grow America or ability to become certified within 12 months. -Possession of a valid Colorado driver's license. -Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred -Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Knowledge of principles and practices of income eligibility, affordable housing occupancy/management, and development. -Knowledge of research methods, best practices, and sources of information related to affordable housing development -Knowledge of frameworks for affordable housing finance. -Knowledge of Laws underlying general plans, environmental assessment, zoning, and land divisions -Knowledge of principals of architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate. -Knowledge of principles of budget and contract management. -Knowledge of general computer principles and applications; computer operations including spreadsheet, database, and project management software applications. -Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. -Ability to effectively problem-solve and resolve conflicts. -Ability to set up and perform basic spreadsheet and database functions on a personal computer. -Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City officials, other governmental agencies, citizens, and the public. -Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. -Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. -Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems. -Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others. -Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly. -Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. -Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness. -Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments. -Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results. -Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and nthusiasm for the work performed. -Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects. -Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments. -Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies. -Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages. -Ability to navigate a complex political environment. -Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
Essential Functions: -Implements new housing development programs and projects related to strategic housing development. -Effectively negotiates complex professional relationships, funding packages, legal agreements, and contracts. -Identifies, coordinates, and resolves a wide variety of interests in the development of affordable housing. -Implements the Housing Solutions Department planning and development program goals, objectives, policies, and priorities to achieve the City's long- and short-term housing strategic and investment goals. -Administers the housing components of the Consolidated Plan for the City's CDBG and HOME funding, the City's Housing for All Strategic Housing Plan, including working collaboratively with the City's Finance Department and City Attorney's Office... for full information follow application link.