Housing Development Coordinator (COM 2)

Housing Development Coordinator (COM 2)
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The Housing Division (HD) partners with local governments, Tribes, housing authorities, nonprofits and other organizations to develop and preserve affordable housing, promote individual and family self-sufficiency, and reduce adult and youth homelessness.

This position works in the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) of HD, with the state Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the federal HOME and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) programs.

This position interprets program policies and contractual requirements and manages, maintains, updates data and records using the Housing Contract Management System (HCMS), the Contract Management System (CMS), and the Secure Access Washington system (SAW), as well as providing technical support to internal staff and external clients. This position supports Project Managers with program process improvement and review, revise and establishing policies, processes, and procedures.Assist with Administration of State Housing Trust Fund Programs
Tasks include:
• Review, analyze, and score project applications using the Combined Funder Application, Housing Trust Fund Handbook, Federal Guidebooks and Notice of Funding Availability guidelines to recommend to the Housing Investment Manager for investment of state funds.
• Conduct review, analyze and approve allowable reimbursement according to the HTF Handbook, Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), agency policies & other pertinent guidelines. Update applicable data systems and process invoices for payments.
• Provide technical assistance to project owners and staff regarding reimbursement process and systems use through Secure Access Washington (SAW). Monitor for compliance and performance of contract scope and implement performance improvement plans if needed. Coordinate with State Project Managers and Contractors to complete the review and required compliance with State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Evergreen Project Plans and Executive Order 21-02.
• Support Project Managers and the Project Management Leads with program process improvement and review, revise and establish policies, processes, and procedures.
• Make technical recommendations on program policies and plans by consulting and maintaining cooperative relationships with designated agencies, internal and external contacts, stakeholders, legislative staff, and policy makers.
• Organize, coordinate, and convene meetings of designated agencies, internal and external contacts, stakeholders, and policy makers to present findings, gather input, engage in discussion, and guide development of program implementation approaches.
• Conduct outreach, collect and maintain a list of stakeholders and other interested parties for involvement and input, program updates, and other related communication.
• Prepare materials for talking points for project management team or members of the MHU Management team if Commerce is called upon to present a status update to the legislature for work sessions or committee hearings.
• Oversee data collection, analysis and state reporting requirements for the State HTF program in CMS and HCMS, as outlined in the unit’s Handbook, desk manuals, and HUB.
• Manage one or more projects assigned in each funding round, with an average of up to three projects in various stages such as pre-development, development, construction, or placed-in-service—actively managed.
• Track award changes and process consistent and timely updates into the Commerce Contract Management Services (CMS) and Housing Contract Management Services (HCMS) database systems and project files (electronic and physical).

Manage Construction Close-out transition to Compliance Asset Management
Tasks include:
• Coordinate with program staff and contractors to transfer projects and project-related data to necessary systems and team members to prepare projects for monitoring in the Housing Contract Management System for all program contracts.
• Collect and record all necessary development close-out due diligence and documentation, including certified final development costs and other required reports. Review due diligence checklist, as assigned, for consistency with program guidance prior to the project being placed-in-service.
• Schedule and help facilitate meetings between program staff, contractors, and project site managers to support construction close-out process prior to placed-in-service transition.
• Track projects through construction close-out process prior to placed-in-service transition and ensure applicable systems are updated accordingly.

Required Position Qualifications: Six (6) years of combined experience and/or education as described below: Experience in affordable housing, housing finance, real estate/lending, community, trade, or economic development with a focus in two or more of the following areas:

• Contract Management

• Project Development

• Project Management

• Demonstrated understanding of multifamily/rental housing development and lending, and related real estate transactions and legal documentation.

• Demonstrated understanding of affordable housing finance, including layered financing using private and public funds, tax credits, and partnership structures.

Education involves housing finance, business, public administration or related field. Qualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.

Examples of how to qualify:?

• 6 years of experience

• 5 years of experience?and one year of education??

• 4 years of experience and two years of education??

• 3 years of experience and three years of education??

• 2 years of experience and four years of education??

• 1 year of experience and five years of education??

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Good understanding of state and federal low-income housing program regulations.

• Experience with the Washington State Housing Trust Fund or with U.S. HUD programs, such as HOME or federal Housing Trust Fund, Low-Income Tax Credit Program, or other similar programs.

• Experience developing rental housing or home ownership opportunities in rural communities.

• Experience with writing and implementing policies and procedures.

• Willingness to work flexible hours and in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Required Position Competencies:

• Demonstrated skills in organization, team building, and succession planning.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships, develop work teams, and work effectively with the authorizing and external environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and work with diverse personalities, styles, and cultures.

• Ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Knowledge of agencies, institutions, and processes involved in real estate development.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to create and manipulate pro forma financial models.

To be considered for this position, the following are needed:

• A complete and detailed online application.
• A cover letter (enter online).
• At least threeprofessional references(enter online).

For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.

Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.

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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.