This is a managerial position under the direction of the Executive Director responsible for HEART’s multi-city Shared Housing Staff Program. The incumbent will provide and direct HEART staff with the planning, development, organization, negotiation and management of housing activities for several cities in San Mateo County. The incumbent and staff will manage the work program of city housing divisions; recommend policies and serve as project managers for affordable
housing developments funded by cities; create and implement affordable housing programs; engage city and other public agencies in the implementation of housing activities and programs; support and team with other city staff working on related issues and perform related duties as required for cities. This position involves training, recruitment, and supervision of professional staff.

We are seeking a housing programs manager to lead our rental gap financing, first-time homebuyer, and home repair programs.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4078374/housing-programs-manager

This position is with the Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG), based in Durham, NC. TJCOG is a regional entity whose mission is, “to serve as an intergovernmental organization for local elected officials that works proactively on regional issues in order to sustain and improve the quality of life for our citizens.” In our diverse seven-county region, we convene local governments, stakeholders and partners to tackle the many challenges that cross jurisdictional lines. As part of TJCOG’s Community and Economic Development efforts, Triangle J COG administers home repair funding awarded from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. These funds, in addition to other local and private funds, are used to improve the health and safety of homes for low-income households across the Triangle J region. TJCOG partners with Rebuilding Together of the Triangle, member governments, and other local community organizations to support home repair consortiums, with a goal of improving collaboration, increasing efficiency, and streamlining the process for homeowners and community partners alike.

This 2023-2024 AmeriCorps position will have a start date (for new full-time 11 month members)of September 5th, 2023 (or soon thereafter), and an end date of July 31st 2024 (or 11 months after start date).

**Please make sure you upload all of the required documents – Resume & Cover Letter. All AmeriCorps members must submit to having a National Sex Offender, State of Residence (if state is different than NC), State of NC, and Federal FBI Background check conducted. Any applicant denying to submit to these checks will be automatically disqualified as per federal regulations.

For the 2023-2024 service year, Resilience Corps NC offers a living stipend that will range from $25,500 to $30,000 for 11 months (this is taxable and the final amount is dependent on federal funding granted by AmeriCorps in July, and candidates/applicants will be notified of that amount), health insurance reimbursement for premiums, childcare assistance, and professional development opportunities (some examples are three AmeriCorps cohort trainings that cover project management to strengths assessments, individual self-directed trainings, enrollment in NC Environmental Education Certificate Program, and conferences in conjunction with VolunteerNC). Members are also eligible to signup for SNAP benefits. Participants who complete the program will receive a Segal Education Award of $6,895 (taxable in the year used, not the year awarded) from the National Service Trust.

CTNC, the fiscal sponsor of Resilience Corps NC, is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual preference or familial status.

Resilience Corps NC seeks to engage applicants from underrepresented communities, particularly of Asian, Black, Hispanic, Multi-Racial, and Native American background, in conservation careers. Connecting more diverse applicants to an employment pathway has led to greater equity, diversity and inclusion of all people in conservation.

Please visit https://americorps.hiringthing.com/job/589188/community-development-americorps-member to learn more about the position, desired qualifications, and how to apply.

Description:

The Town of Cary is looking for a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist in innovative and exciting ways! Through the value of People First, we emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.

Cary offers the best benefits in support of our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employees’ whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

It is an exciting time to be a part of our organization! If you are committed to excellence and providing high quality service and desire growth opportunities and a great place to work, this may be the opportunity for you!

The Senior Planner performs complex professional work in a variety of assignments. We are looking to add someone to our team who can contribute to and has experience in development plan review, presenting to board and commissions; reviewing and facilitation of infill and redevelopment projects; managing and presenting ordinance amendments; and working in areas of current planning. This position requires excellent written and facilitation skills to communicate with various audiences including boards, commissions, development partners, and the community. Plan review experience is a vital component of this position. You must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment across multiple departments with limited daily direction. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use concepts, infill and redevelopment are desired.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Typical Tasks:
Specific duties may vary depending on work demands:

* Development plan review for various levels of plan types and complexities. Plan review requires the application of Cary’s policy documents, Land Development Ordinance and Community Appearance Manual. Plan review responsibilities also involve collaboration and effective communication with other departments within Cary as well as the development community.
* Develops. interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development;
* Drafts Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and manages consultants for specific projects;
* Assists in the planning and implementation of various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
* Assists with the review of rezoning and annexation cases.
* Reviews sign permits and works with the business community on the creation, and revisions to Master Sign Plans
* Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; process applications and prepares staff reports for variances, administrative appeals and appeals of civil penalties; presents cases to the Zoning Board of Adjustment;
* Prepares zoning verification letters;
* Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as population and demographics, status of current projects, interpretations of the Land Use Plan, zoning matters, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies and on issues related to environmental and historic preservation and development;
* Coordinates and organizes public meetings; participates in the facilitation of in-person and virtual public meetings, open houses, and inter-governmental meetings;
* Assists in the development and implementation of Council initiatives and goals related to long- range planning; prepares, plans, develops and implements elements of the comprehensive plan
* Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; thorough knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; thorough knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of transit operations and planning; thorough knowledge of growth management methods and practices; thorough knowledge of statistical methods and their application; thorough knowledge of the sources of data and information; thorough knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; thorough knowledge of the use of personal computers and computer software; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and considerable experience in professional planning. A master’s degree in a closely related field may be credited toward some years of experience.

* Experience with land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use and redevelopment projects
* Development plan review experience
* Experience reviewing rezoning requests
* Experience with current planning permitting processes, such as building permits, sign permits, special use permits and zoning verification letters
* Experience interpreting and researching ordinances
* Proficiency in navigating plan review software platforms and GIS.
* Experience writing staff reports and making presentations Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Desire to seek out, foster and implement change
* Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment
* Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail-oriented
* American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or other related professional certifications

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4058756/senior-planner

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ON 07/06/2023 AT 11:59PM.

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Are you passionate about building a career in affordable housing? Our team creates affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market. Join our team if you are looking to make a difference in the lives of others!

Main Objectives:

– Determines the economic feasibility of affordable multi-family rental housing projects using local, state and federal subsidies
– Provides technical assistance to organizations developing applications
– Participates in the review and underwriting of project applications for housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds and agency funded loan programs

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a major in business administration, real estate finance, urban development or a related field is required
At least three years of experience in rental housing development, construction, management or mortgage underwriting, is required
An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Real estate development procedures
– Financial proformas
– Loan underwriting
– Management practices
– Federal, state, and local regulations regarding rental and subsidized housing occupancy
– Ability to interpret financial statements and legal documents
– Strong and accurate attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication
– Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining a high degree of quality
– Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is needed.

Are you passionate about building a career in affordable housing? Our team creates affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market. Join our team if you are looking to make a difference in the lives of others!

Main Objectives:

– Determines the economic feasibility of affordable multi-family rental housing projects using local, state and federal subsidies
– Provides technical assistance to organizations developing applications
– Participates in the review and underwriting of project applications for housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds and agency funded loan programs

Education and Experience:
– A bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a major in business administration, real estate finance, urban development or a related field is required
– At least three years of experience in rental housing development, construction, management or mortgage underwriting, is required
– An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Real estate development procedures
– Financial proformas
– Loan underwriting
– Management practices
– Federal, state, and local regulations regarding rental and subsidized housing occupancy
– Ability to interpret financial statements and legal documents
– Strong and accurate attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication
– Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining a high degree of quality
– Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is needed.

Main Objectives:

The Agency’s Policy & Research Graduate Student Internship is a paid summer internship for existing graduate students intended to foster the next generation of housing policy leaders, practitioners,and scholars. During the summer internship, the Graduate Student Intern will work closely with members of the Agency’s Policy & Research Team and contribute to research, quantitative analysis,and policy efforts geared towards increasing the stock of affordable and safe housing for North Carolinians with low incomes. Throughout the summer, the Graduate Student Intern will gain hands-on experience in policy analysis and research; participate in networking opportunities that may include program, research, and policy leaders from local and state organizations; gain a strong foundation in affordable housing concepts, policies, and research methods; and contribute to relevant housing research, policy, and planning priorities for the Agency.

Essential Functions:

•Contribute to a variety of policy analysis, program evaluation, and affordable housing research projects through data analysis and qualitative research.

•Articulate findings from research project(s) in appropriate deliverables, such as a written reports, visualizations, presentations,blog posts,and/or internal memos.

•Perform other duties as assigned by members of the Policy & Research Team.Additional Work Duties:Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution required. Must be a resident of North Carolina or currently enrolled in a graduate program in Planning, Public Policy, Government, Public Administration, or related field in North Carolina. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ideal candidates are self-driven and independently motivated; have strong verbal and written communication as well as analytical and organizational skills; demonstrate a commitment to advancing the Agency’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities to enhance the quality of life of North Carolinians; demonstrated interest in affordable housing and community development; enrolled in a graduate program in Planning, Public Policy,Government, Public Administration, or related field; experience with Microsoft Office programs, GIS/modeling/mapping tools, or statistical computing programs; ability to work remotely.

To Apply:

Email lerosenfeld@nchfa.comwith your resume and cover letter.

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Greetings DCRP:

This job is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative organization to help make an immediate impact on the affordable housing crisis throughout Vermont’s rural and urban localities. You will have the opportunity to learn about development risk analysis and underwriting on the job through collaborating with experienced colleagues, while taking responsibility for supporting the closing, construction and completion of affordable multifamily projects that VHCB funds. You will get exposure to a range of different affordable housing types, from large LIHTC developments to low-barrier shelters to shared equity homeownership. Since its founding in the late 1980s, VHCB is a unique quasi-governmental organization that continues to thoughtfully merge the issues of conservation and development to support our statutory mission.

I am a DCRP alum (’07) and would love to speak to anyone who is interested in learning more. Email me at e.phillips@vhcb.org. Instructions for applying for the job are on our website.

We’re looking for the next generation of leaders in the Affordable Housing industry! If helping your fellow Virginians attain quality, affordable housing is your passion, we invite you to apply for acceptance in the Virginia Housing Fellows Program.

What is the Fellows Program?
The Fellows Program is not an internship, but rather a full-time, salaried role at Virginia Housing. If accepted, you’ll spend the next two years working alongside creative problem solvers and innovators at one of the nation’s most successful state housing authorities. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on real projects, and developing industry knowledge, leadership and analytical skills.

Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for emerging leaders: people who are innovative, visionary, analytical, lifelong learners — and excited about our affordable housing mission. They may have a wide range of skills, education and backgrounds, but all will share our deep commitment to supporting affordable housing. Virginia Housing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Further, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

How Will This Help Your Career?
As a Fellow, you’ll work in a collaborative environment with experienced Virginia Housing associates and business partners, with opportunities to learn and grow in different aspects of the industry.

Year One – You’ll work with an Associate Chief, divisional leadership, advisory councils and business partners as you learn about policy and project work, and the internal workings of Virginia Housing.
Year Two – You’ll work with external business partners on capacity building and research assignments, gaining exposure to more industry professionals and organizations, enhancing your network and skills.
At the end of your two-year fellowship, you’ll receive job placement assistance with Virginia Housing’s affordable housing industry partners.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have the ability to legally work in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time.
• A resume is required for consideration.
• Applicants must submit an essay along with their application on one of these topics: “What affordable housing means to you” or “How you believe affordable housing impacts communities”. The essay should be 2 pages, double spaced using 12 point Arial font.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Planning & Development, Policy, Legal,
• Business Administration, Communication, or a similar area of study or equivalent work experience in a business environment.
• Preferred software skills include Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based video conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

The Virginia Housing Fellows Mission Statement
The Virginia Housing Fellows Program fosters the environment to prepare our Fellows to be leaders in affordable housing by providing resources, knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Virginia Housing Fellows Vision Statement
The Virginia Housing Fellows Program serves as the management and leadership succession planning pipeline for Virginia’s affordable housing industry by leveraging and elevating the talents of future leaders committed to helping Virginians attain quality affordable housing.

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.virginiahousing.com/about/fellows-program

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/3943876/construction-project-coordinator

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all Raleigh citizens through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city, including citywide first-time homeownership loans, gap financing for affordable rental housing, funds for rehabilitation of existing housing stock, and housing initiatives for people experiencing homelessness.

The Construction Project Coordinator’s role is key to the successful implementation of housing and community development programs and services. This position manages various construction projects, particularly related to capital improvements and ongoing operations of the Studios at 2800, a City-owned extended stay hotel. Many activities are carried out through third parties, which involves contracts and contract administration, loan agreements and loan administration, and the issuance of NOFAs and RFPs and other instruments. Work also includes implementing elements of the City’s Strategic Plan relative to affordable housing and related areas and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and local and departmental policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with the Construction Manager and other departmental staff to evaluate construction activities, determine operational objectives, and meeting overall program goals.
• Manages capital improvements and overall property/project management activities related to the City-owned extended stay hotel, the Studios at 2800.
• Reviews construction/rehabilitation plans and specifications, performs work and site inspections, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepares, issues, advertises, and evaluates responses to Requests for Bids (RFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for construction activities.
• Composes and manages construction contracts including renewals and amendments, collecting reports and documentation, and processing payments.
• Manages the work of consultants, including architects, engineers, and land planners. Reviews and approves payments.
• Gathers program and project data for reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City’s Strategic Plan, and other reports.
• Conducts Davis-Bacon and Section 3 monitoring and reporting, as well as Environmental Review checklists as needed, and creates and updates policies and procedures related to Section 3 monitoring, Davis-Bacon monitoring, and other construction and compliance activities.
• Prepares recommendation memos and agenda materials for City Council approval, as needed. Attends public meetings and events and participates on committees to provide information on projects, programs, and activities.