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State of Colorado Housing Asset Work Lead (Community & Economic Development IV) in Denver Metro, Colorado
Housing Asset Work Lead (Community & Economic Development IV)
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Housing Asset Work Lead (Community & Economic Development IV)
Salary
$5,845.00 - $7,599.00 Monthly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
NAA-80907-12.2024
Department
Department of Local Affairs
Division
Division of Housing
Opening Date
12/12/2024
Closing Date
12/19/2024 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Melissa Bellew (melissa.bellew@state.co.us)
Primary Physical Work Address
1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO. This position has a hybrid work location which is a combination of in person work in the Denver office and remote work.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Who can Apply
This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.
About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.
Vision
The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible,
affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.
Mission
Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.
Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?
The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.
In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:
Medical and Dental Plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://copera.org/retirees/peraplus-401-k-457-plans)
Employee Wellness Programs
Paid Life Insurance
11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
Training opportunities
Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Description of Job
The Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS), under theDivision of Housing (https://doh.colorado.gov/) (DOH), provides safe, decent and affordable housing to low and moderate income residents of Colorado by working with public and private housing developers, housing organizations and local governments to develop, rehabilitate, and provide down payment and rental assistance to new and/or existing housing.
The Housing Asset Work Lead provides oversight of long-term compliance monitoring to carry out the Colorado Division of Housing mission by analyzing, negotiating, advising, training, monitoring and managing a portfolio of projects receiving financial assistance from a variety of federal and state funding resources which include: Community Development Block Grant, Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery, Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), state Housing Development Grant, Housing Development Loan Fund, and Colorado Housing Investment Fund.
The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Lead compliance team members in compliance monitoring. Assign tasks, monitor work and schedule, approve leave and provide input into supervisory decisions such as performance.
Develop and plan on-site monitoring reviews to detect agency violations and failures in state federal contract compliance by sampling contractor documents and the as-built project. Evaluate contractor performance with regard to goals established in the legal documents.
Analyze and test contractor financial control and management systems to determine internal control and compliance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), single audit OMB requirements.
Write monitoring compliance letters; review contractor monitoring reply to ensure state and federal compliance with required federal and state regulations.
Review the contract file following Housing Development Specialist handoff, and ensure that the contract file is complete, accurate, and all submissions required prior to contract meet DOH and HUD standards.
Follow up with Housing Development Specialist and/or grantee/borrower when documents are missing or of insufficient quality. Review the contract which includes award amount, funding sources, applicable federal and state statutes/regulations, and other performance requirements; and the loan documents when state and federal dollars are loaned.
Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements throughout the term of the contract. Ensure documents are recorded properly and initiate action to replace erroneous or incomplete documents when necessary.
Generate option letters and initiate contract amendments to complete any needed revisions.
Review state contractor quarterly performance, financial, project narrative, and vacancy and rent roll reports to determine status of each project and program in order to complete the above reports.
Release DOH funds based on the review of the project quarterly performance reports, requests for reimbursements and reconciliation of contractor costs.
Advise, guide, train, evaluate, interpret, and provide technical assistance to state contractors (non-profits and local governments) in using state and federal funding resources, data collection, housing needs assessments, and general operation of affordable housing programs.
Provide technical assistance to grantee/borrower to ensure required documents meet standards (e.g. the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan must use demographic data to identify the population least likely to apply and describe strategies to conduct outreach to these populations).
Other duties as assigned which include writing policies and procedures to address the information needs of state contractors, landlords, community officials, program beneficiaries, and DOH staff as well as conducting statewide training on federal and state regulatory compliance.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Class Code & Classification Description
H1N4XX Community & Economic Development IV
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years experience working in/with federal housing assistance programs; federal, state, or local grant management and/or reporting; real estate, mortgage banking, or lending specific to affordable housing (affordable housing requirements must be the primary focus of the job); and/or consulting regarding low-income housing assistance or development.
OR
Education and Experience: A combination of related education in business management, public administration, housing, real estate, finance, sociology or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to seven (7) years.
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.
Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
Required Competencies
Ability to interpret federal and state regulations
Ability to read and understand financial statements and records
Ability to read and interpret grant agreements
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Teamwork orientation
Quantitative skills
Planning and organizational skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a permanent State of Colorado employee providing resources for housing
Knowledge and Experience in Federal and State housing programs
Contract management or monitoring experience
Experience providing technical assistance regarding program guidelines and requirements
Conditions of Employment
You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.
Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to
submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being
rejected.
Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.
The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:
A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)
Cover letter / letter of interest
Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)
DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preference
Comparative Analysis
Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.
Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.
Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching
documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you,
using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, you may be eligible for step pay placement, if hired. Please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked and your Employee Identification Number (EIN). Alternatively, you can enter a Social Security Number if you do not recall your EIN:
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DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?
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DOLA - By clicking "yes" below, I certify that I understand that effective July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule.
Yes
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Detail your experience working in/with federal housing assistance programs; federal, state, or local grant management and/or reporting; real estate, mortgage banking, or lending specific to affordable housing (affordable housing requirements must be the primary focus of the job); and/or consulting regarding low-income housing assistance or development. Be sure to include dates, employer and your role.
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Explain, in detail, your experience related to the preferred qualifications listed on this job announcement.
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Certification and Confidentiality Statement
I certify that:
--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.
--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.
--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.
--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.
I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.
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