Housing Development Officer

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$72,515.36 - $79,925.00

Department:

Housing Operations, Urban & Community Development

Division:

Affordable Housing

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and manage the City of Charleston Homeownership Initiative and various housing development programs and projects as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Provides day-to-day administration, coordination and management of the Homeownership Initiative and assigned housing programs.
• Negotiates property acquisitions, condemnations and other property transactions.
• Coordinates the appropriate property transfer processes including, appraisals, surveys, legal services, preparing transfer and development agreements and closing documents, etc.
• Provides technical assistance and pre-qualifies applicants for homeownership opportunities.
• Coordinates the marketing of homes including developing and monitoring the strategic marketing plan,
• Liaises with the non-profit and for-profit partners in the administration of the Homeownership Initiative and other tasks related to Housing Development.
• Performs necessary administrative work including processing vendor payments, preparing required reports, review and process applications, writing grant applications, creating promotional materials, etc.
• Manages contractual agreements for vendor secured to implement various facets of the Homeownership Initiative.
• Conducts annual monitoring of multi-family rental projects funded by the City to various for-profits and non-profit organizations.
• Conducts financial analyses of various projects to ascertain funding requirements necessary to complete projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in real estate development and property management.

Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

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