HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF J C Hiring for Development Coordinator at Jersey City, NJ Full Time

Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development, Modernization & Sustainability, assumes responsibility for grants management and coordination of various federal and state development, revitalization and asset repositioning programs, including RAD conversions and LIHTC mixed finance development; establishes effective strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders including HUD, NJHMFA, NJDCA, JCDCD; reports program/project activity pursuant to established grant/funding systems, rules and procedures.

All activities must support the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) mission, strategic goals and ONE-JCHA values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes, evaluates, and reports on grant progress.
• Monitors development grants for compliance
• Serves as liaison with our internal finance team, HUD, NJHMFA, City Division of Community Development and other funders.
• Gathers production results, financial expenditures and obligations for compilation and submission into HUD’s GMS system.
• Assists in design and scope of sustainability and modernization projects.
• Prepares environmental reviews and submissions.
• Collects and assists in evaluating information relative to grant reporting, including future planning, analyzes production projection deadlines, reviews and tracks program records.
• Analyses existing and proposed programs, program objective, policies, procedures, progress, utilization of available resources and other related matters.
• Assists with the preparation of Demolition and Disposition applications in HUD’s PIC system, as necessary in connection with revitalization plans.
• Prepares bi-annual reports to HUD in connection with CSS accomplishments and expenditures.
• Attends resident meetings, internal and external planning meetings, and other meetings, as required.
• Identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, significant program accomplishments or deficiencies and similar factors. Recommends changes in program objectives, procedures, operations and resource utilization. Evaluates alternative or corrective actions on organizational programs. Participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures.
• Develops charts, spreadsheets and schedules for a variety of program development tasks.
• Tracks capital fund expenditures.
• Assists the Director of Development, Modernization and Sustainability with researching and coordinating grant applications.
• Assists in the procurement of professional services related to the development, redevelopment and revitalization of JCHA sites, including preparing and producing RFP’s and compiling and analyzing responses to RFPs, etc.
• Performs other related duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:

Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one’s own work; and does fair share of work.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required and Master’s Degree preferred in Public Policy/Administration, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, or related field from an accredited college or university supplemented with months of senior level work experience reviewing and analyzing federally funded programs for a public housing, affordable housing or community development organization. A valid State of New Jersey Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required.

Skills & Abilities • Detail oriented and data-driven • Project management • Proven problem solver who can make clear-headed decisions while under pressure • Highly experienced with project coordination and management • Self-motivated and self-sufficient. • Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills • Business minded and strategic planner • Ability to analyze and compile large swaths of data and present effective reports • Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for productive collaboration across varying departments.

Technical Skills

Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Power Point); dashboard/performance metrics design/evaluation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office environment the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NEW JERSEY RESIDENCY MUST BE MET WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM EMPLOYMENT DATE

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